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Auditor closes window on opening Island County doors
Determining who should open the doors of the Island County’s administration building on 6th Street hangs in the…
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Researchers discover cause of sea star deaths
While researchers have discovered the virus causing millions of sea stars to die off, Whidbey islanders remain concerned.
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Bill approves five more Growlers bound for NAS Whidbey Island
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a national defense bill Thursday that approves funding five more EA-18G Growlers…
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Real estate agencies on Whidbey sued for jet noise disclosures
A class action suit has been filed against Windermere Real Estate and RE/MAX Acorn Properties that alleges the…
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Grass roots campaign wins Hannold election
North Whidbey resident and Republican Rick Hannold will take office later this week as Island County’s District 3…
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Interim Commissioner Aubrey Vaughan takes last vote for Island County
In his last meeting as an appointed Island County District 3 commissioner, Aubrey Vaughan urged the future board…
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Commissioners approve Island County conservation levy
County leaders approved a continuation of the conservation futures levy recently at the same rate as last year…
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Elected officials complain 2 percent raise is too little
Island County elected officials are getting a raise, but it appears some of them believe the commissioner-approved 2…
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Golf cart zones approved by Island County commissioners
Island County residents now have the option of making their neighborhoods golf cart friendly. Commissioners unanimously approved a…
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WEAN challenges county fish and wildlife regulations
Whidbey environmentalists have made good on their threat to file legal action against Island County after commissioners’ adoption…
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Prosecutor Banks scolded by county commissioners
Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks was roundly scolded Wednesday by commissioners for requesting additional money after the budget…
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Whidbey Growlers replace Prowlers in ISIS strikes
The Navy has sent the USS Carl Vinson carrying EA-18G Growlers based out of Naval Air Station Whidbey…
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Struggling Whidbey Island state parks get creative
In the face of diminishing funding for state parks, local parks staff said they are having to get…