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U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen outlines 2014 agenda; OLF closure is not ‘in the cards’
Now that Congress has finally passed a budget, federal legislators can get down to business, Congressman Rick Larsen…
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Republican throws in hat for Island County District 2 commissioner seat
North Whidbey Republican Richard Hannold says he will run for Island County commissioner for the same reason he…
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Rep. Hayes wins legislative award | Clarrification
Rep. Dave Hayes, who represents Camano Island, has been named 2013 Legislator of the Year for the House…
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Citizens group starts jet noise complaint line
Citing a lack of trust for the Navy’s public input hotline, the Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve has created…
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Sparks fly over noise disclosure in Coupeville
Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve President Michael Monson has consistently maintained he never received a jet noise disclosure when…
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Squadron CO relieved of duty at NAS Whidbey Island
A commanding officer of one of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s squadrons was fired Wednesday for inappropriate racial…
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Navy, elected officials aim to reduce Growler noise impact
As a result of meetings with local elected officials, the Navy has committed to minimizing the impact of…
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Defense bill funds NAS Whidbey
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is slotted to receive more than $117 million for P8-A Poseidon and EA-18G…
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Sierra Club, Port Townsend criticize Navy’s jet noise at Outlying Field
The Sierra Club and the City of Port Townsend have both released comments criticizing jet noise produced by…
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Whidbey Island realtors draft new jet noise disclosure
Whidbey Island realtors have drafted a new, more detailed noise disclosure form for homebuyers following resident criticism that…
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Island County says real estate agents responsible for noise disclosure
Planning Director David Wechner told the Island County Board of Commissioners Wednesday that some real estate agents are…
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Island County study claims Navy’s impact is ‘significant’
An economic impact study completed by the Island County Economic Development Council this month shows the impact Whidbey…
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Island County Commissioner Emerson won’t run in 2014
Commissioner Kelly Emerson has announced that she will not run for re-election next year.