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Fire alarm interrupts Navy Northwest EIS meeting
A burnt bag of popcorn caused a minor interruption of Wednesday’s public meeting discussing Navy testing and training…
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Island County ’s law library struggles to stay afloat
Island County law library officials are asking the county to grant them $3,200 to cover a 2013 deficit…
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County approves new Coupeville marshal contract
There’s a new sheriff in town. The Island County commissioners approved a contract Monday that empowers the sheriff’s…
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Training, testing environmental impact statement ready for review
The Navy has released an environmental impact statement, or EIS, looking at Navy training and testing that occurs…
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Early Island County transportation meetings see hiccup
The county kicked off a series of transportation-related public meetings this week, attracting residents with a wide range…
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Draft marijuana ordinance released by Island County
A new ordinance regulating pot businesses restricts the appearance of the buildings and land associated with marijuana to…
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Legislative bill may mean tax shift for farmers
A proposed change to a law aimed at preserving farmland and open space could result in higher taxes…
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Public meetings ahead on Island County transportation
Island County will host three upcoming public meetings to gather input for the transportation element of the Comprehensive…
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Friday hours possible, Island County says
Several Island County department heads say that they could open to the public on Fridays immediately with little…
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Veterans Resource Center to hold grand opening for expansion
The Veterans Resource Center’s grand re-opening Saturday will mark an expansion in resources for the Island’s military service…
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Whidbey Camano Land trust rebuffs COER, keeps Navy money
The Whidbey Camano Land Trust will continue to accept Navy money to acquire land within Ebey’s Reserve, despite…
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The changing face of the Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross
For Whidbey Island Red Cross volunteers, it’s not a question of “if,” it’s a question of “when” a…
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Building, real estate community pressures Island county to re-open Fridays
Builders and real estate brokers are pressuring the county to re-open county offices on Fridays, calling the policy…