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County clarifies use of county affordable housing tax

Commissioners stressed that the amendment doesn’t create any new taxes.

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Oak Harbor’s task force on homelessness to offer updates

The meeting of the Pathways to Stability Task Force will be at 6 p.m. at the Oak Harbor…

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‘Bearcat’ bite at North Whidbey sanctuary spawns lawsuit

Binturong “look more like gigantic dust mops and smell like a freshly made batch of popcorn.”

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Man accused of stealing truck and boat from Whidbey resident

A Toyota Tacoma was recovered after the suspect fled from police and crashed it into a ditch.

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Oak Harbor man convicted of sex crimes in federal court

Austin M. Burak will be sentenced later this year.

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South Whidbey American Legion sues two former commanders

The lawsuit claims the two men poured “219 bottles of alcohol beverages down the drain” on June 11.

Log guardrails at Deception Pass will be replaced.

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Guardrail repair to cause delays at Deception Pass Bridge

Traffic over the bridge will alternate from 6 a.m. to noon on Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8.

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Hydros for Heroes canceled, but may return someday

The hope is that someone else will take the helm and continue the event next year and beyond.

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Island County commissioners delays changes to building moratorium

They decided to put off the action until July 8 to consider community concerns about the language.

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Sex offenders nabbed on Whidbey | Corrected

County law enforcement nabbed two different accused sex offenders who were wanted in other states.

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Patient volumes at WhidbeyHealth drive revenue jump

WhidbeyHealth has good financial news, largely due to an increase in the number of patients.

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Whidbey man accused of jumping on stranger’s car

“Escalating behavior” included attacking a man, removing clothing outdoors and chasing a dog.

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WhidbeyHealth board seeks candidates

The board nominated James Canby for appointment, but other candidates will be considered.