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Island County makes strides toward GIS system completion
It’s a rare moment when all three Island County commissioners are silent and enwrapped. Just such a moment…
Janis Reid
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Oak Harbor base opens doors to the public for Prowler sunset
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is inviting the public to its second annual open house this Saturday, June…
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Holistic ‘nedicine’ doctor sues state, Oak Harbor
A holistic practitioner who was arrested by Oak Harbor police in March is suing the state Department of…
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Whidbey hospital, agencies remain noncompliant with state auditor
Despite firing off a warning shot in January, the Washington State Auditor’s Office has still not received required…
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Coupeville man rides network of international cyclists
Pat Rodden didn’t have to fall on his head to decide to take his passion for cycling to…
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BEACH WATCHERS TO STAND ALONE: Group casts off university shackles to become independent organization
The Island County Beach Watchers are breaking free from Washington State University Extension, citing frustration with restrictive policies…
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Frustrations, concerns mount over critical areas ordinance update
The long and drawn-out process of updating the county’s critical areas ordinance continues as the county outlined yet…
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State Route 20, Deception Pass construction project began Monday
The paving project from Frostad Road to Sharpes corner began Monday and will include five nights of full…
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Homeless count yields a few surprises in Island County
Nearly half of Island County’s homeless are working. This fact is one of several revelations discussed in recent…
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Sea star populations make slow recovery from disease
Sea stars around Whidbey Island are making a slow recovery after the effects of a deadly disease wiped…
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Langley man rams neighbor’s car over property dispute
A Langley man is facing assault charges for allegedly ramming his car into a neighbor’s vehicle and threatening…
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Stay away from Whidbey fawns, experts say
The first two weeks of May is when Whidbey Island sees an increase in the number of adorable…
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Judge vindicates Island Transit in racial lawsuit
An Island County Superior Court judge has ruled that Island Transit leadership did not fire a former lead…