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A farmer plows a field near Crockett Lake in Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve Thursday. On Tuesday

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Ebey’s Reserve marijuana restrictions removed

Island County Planning Commission members heard the concerns of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve farmers and removed restrictions…

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Trillium grants to move forward

The Island County commissioners will move forward with grant applications to fund additional parking lots and trail maintenance…

Steve Erickson

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Whidbey Environmental Action Network wins critical areas lawsuit

A Thurston County judge has agreed with a local environmental group that two Island County ordinances dealing with…

Kelly Bagley submitted his name to be the fourth candidate to run for the county’s District 3 position.

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Fourth Island County candidate puts in bid for Emerson seat

Camano Island resident Kelly Bagley has become the third Republican to file for candidacy in the county’s District…

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Washington ferries chief to step down; Moseley sets sights on new horizons

David Moseley, assistant secretary for the Washington State Department of Transportation, Ferries Division announced his resignation Tuesday.

A Growler takes off at Outlying Field Coupeville. The U.S. Navy is considering buying more of the jets.

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Navy looks to purchase 22 more Growlers from Boeing

U.S. Navy leaders want to purchase additional EA-18G Growlers and increase Electronic Attack Squadron size.

Island County Planning Director David Wechner listens to public comment during a hearing about possible marijuana production in the county.

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Farmers eye Ebey’s Reserve to grow marijuana

Some Central Whidbey farmers want to grow marijuana in Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve.

Glendale beach access proponents Mike McVay and Mindy and Mike Thompson sit on the breakwater in front of the old Glendale Hotel on South Whidbey. The Island County Commissioners this month decided not to consider purchasing the building

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No beach access for Glendale | Commissioners nix proposal to buy two waterfront lots

Island County leadership passed this month on the chance to apply for grants that would allow them to…

Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson

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Fairgrounds meeting date change draws Island County commissioner’s ire

News that the Whidbey Island Area Fair meeting planned for Oak Harbor was postponed did not sit well…

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Island County planners project population growth in 22 years

Island County planners estimate that Island County will grow by nearly 10,000 people by the year 2036.

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Island County to roll out permit tracking

In a few months, Island County residents will be able to track their permit applications online. In roughly…

Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson questioned Nuñez over tax statements issued to residents.

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Johnson scolds Island County treasurer

Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson reprimanded county Treasurer Ana Maria Nuñez at the end of Monday’s meeting over…

Marc Hennemann

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Island County District 3 sees third commissioner candidate step forward

Camano Island resident Marc Hennemann said as county commissioner he would keep taxes down and make public safety…