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Jet noise class action suit aims at Whidbey brokerages

A group of Coupeville-area homeowners want to sue local real estate brokerages, claiming they were not properly informed…

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COER leader ordered to stay away from Windermere realtor

A district court commissioner has ordered that jet noise critic Michael Monson stay away from South Whidbey Windermere…

Researchers conduct a preliminary survey at Crescent Harbor. The group will return July 8-17 to gather data on Whidbey Island’s tsunami history.

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Geology buffs to seek tsunami data around Whidbey

Each year there are 317 earthquakes within 35 miles of Coupeville.

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First round of commissioner interviews complete

Candidates for the Island County Commissioner District 3 seat fielded questions from the remaining two commissioners Tuesday. The…

A commuter bicycles north on Highway 20 on Central Whidbey. Island County is working on a plan for a roughly 20-mile bike loop on South Whidbey

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South Whidbey bike loop to encourage fitness, tourism

Island County is wrapping up plans for a South Whidbey bike route that will circle through scenic areas…

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Island County’s public health money troubles also a statewide issue

Island County’s Public Health Department is feeling a financial pinch that appears to be a statewide issue.

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Navy airfield tensions flair at Larsen campaign event in Coupeville

A Coupeville-based group took over a campaign kickoff event for Congressman Rick Larsen Tuesday by demanding he address…

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Commissioner candidate Jacks cleared by PDC

The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission has cleared Island County commissioner candidate Karla Jacks of violating fundraising requirements.

Attorney Chris Skinner speaks on behalf of his client

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‘Ruse’ allegedly used to elicit incriminating statements from former Coupeville deputy

The lawyer for former Coupeville deputy marshal Hodges Gowdey says a “ruse” was used to get his client…

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Hennemann calls foul on Jacks fundraising

Republican commissioner candidate Marc Hennemann filed a complaint Wednesday against Democrat Karla Jacks about her fundraising tactics.

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Republicans pick three to replace Emerson

Island County Republicans have selected three possible candidates to replace former commissioner Kelly Emerson for the District 3…

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Island County to open offices for Friday service in mid-June

County offices will be open to the public on Fridays starting the third week of June.

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Five-day government service coming to Island County

Island County offices will soon be open to the public on Fridays.