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Island County considers hobbling Conservation Futures Fund
The Island County commissioners are considering an ordinance Monday that would put new Conservation Futures Fund purchases on…
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Whidbey Island robotics team takes 11th at world competition
Members of Whidbey Island’s homegrown underwater robotics team were honored by the Island County Board of Commissioners on…
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Maxwelton Farm lawsuit resolution sought
Island County Planning Director David Wechner said the county is working with Maxwelton Farm operators to find a…
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Johnson named board chairwoman for 2014
In a surprise act of cooperation, Commissioner Kelly Emerson nominated Jill Johnson to remain chairwoman of the Island…
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Citizen organization against OLF jet noise spreads to North Whidbey
A message written on the white board summed up the group’s sentiments: “Who helps us? We do!”
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P-8As at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station get wide OK
Despite an ongoing debate about jet noise, particularly at Outlying Field Coupeville, residents expressed broad support at a…
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Two fishermen nearly drown at restored Ala Spit Park
Roger Baker’s biggest fear lately is coming home to find a drowning victim washed up in his backyard.
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Where is Island County Commissioner Kelly Emerson?
When the Island County Board of Commissioners approved a moratorium on recreational marijuana this week, Commissioner Kelly Emerson…
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Island County pot moratorium passes 2-0
A moratorium on new recreational marijuana businesses was passed Wednesday despite residents’ concerns that the action would put…
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Marijuana moratorium continues to raise concerns
Island County commissioners voted last week to postpone a moratorium on new marijuana-related businesses for a second time.
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Emerson sues Island County planning department for second time
Island County Commissioner Kelly Emerson has filed a second lawsuit against the county, claiming the planning department is…
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Clean Water Utility hits new snag
Administrators of the controversial Clean Water Utility program discovered that more than 1,400 additional parcels will need to…
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Island County pot moratorium discussion sparks courthouse ruckus
Tempers flared at a Monday Island County public hearing as several residents made clear their dislike of a…