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IBA seeks speedy end to beach wall dispute
Citing newly discovered evidence, one party litigation against a Coupeville couple who are blocking a Greenbank public beach…
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Coupeville man pioneers art of bonsai tree construction
As the finest silk flowers are to real blooms, so John Antonia’s “preserved trees” are to the living,…
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Spate of clearcuts on the horizon: Permits OK’d for 90 acres, pending for another 44
An influx of clearcuts is coming to Whidbey Island, according to recent Department of Natural Resources decisions analyzed…
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Island County looks to permanently trim hairy willow herb
It looks so pretty — showy purple-pink flowers, long slender seed pods, soft hairs all over. But it’s…
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Island County Lodging Tax committee rules become more transparent
The county's Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, a volunteer group charged with recommending who gets hundreds of thousands of…
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Island County Public Health to release health improvement plan
After months of study, four main areas of concern — access to health care, housing, depression and suicide,…
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Logging on Whidbey: the clear-cut truth
They’re big, they’re shockingly ugly, and you probably can’t do a thing about them. They’re clear-cuts, the elimination…
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Governor OKs new law, paving way for county group
Gov. Jay Inslee on March 25 signed into law a measure letting Island County form an organization of…
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County, state fireworks proposals fizzle
A proposed law restricting private fireworks use in parts of Island County next year got delayed yesterday at…
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Funding sought for Central Whidbey highway bypass
Island County will pursue roughly $7 million in federal grant money to underwrite construction of the so-called Race…
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Fragile market: Financial return on recyclables at its worst
Like many Whidbey Island residents, you probably support recycling, but have you ever wondered what becomes of, say,…
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Island County unveils new, modern website
Island County this week revamped its website, modernizing its look, feel and capability, said Rick Hannold, chairman of…
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Fairgrounds transfer gets unofficial nod from Island County Commissioners
The Board of Island County Commissioners yesterday unofficially approved ending the county’s 54-year ownership of the historic Langley…