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Magistrate’s report on lawsuit critical of Navy’s Growler environmental impact study | Updated

A federal magistrate judge ruled in favor of the state Attorney General’s Office and a Whidbey anti-noise group…

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New district maps keep things competitive

Whidbey Island will remain in the state’s most politically competitive legislative district.

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County names new public works director

A former rocket scientist will be taking over Island County largest’s department.

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Bruiser gets wrapped up | Island Scanner

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Man accused of making threat at homeless shelter

Prosecutors charged 31-year-old Addison C. Vernon with felony harassment and indecent exposure.

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County administrator candidates decline offer

Commissioners will need to restart their search for Island County’s first county administrator.

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Road for ‘billion-dollar corporation’ questioned

Oak Harbor City Council is questioning why the city is planning to pay $700,000 to construct a road.

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Federal judge rules in favor of AG, COER on several issues in Navy Growler lawsuit

A federal magistrate judge ruled in favor of the state Attorney General’s Office and a Whidbey anti-noise group…

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Holmes Harbor Sewer District wins award for 15th year

The first facility in the state to use Class A reclaimed water for irrigation received an award.

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Riders board an Island Transit bus at the transit station in Oak Harbor.

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Island Transit explores going electric

An environmental justice group wants Island County’s transit agency to steer away from fossil fuels.

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Police probe Walmart scuffle

A woman and her teenage daughter attacked an employee at the Oak Harbor Walmart Thursday.

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South Whidbey student arrested for alleged threat

Superintendent Moccia wrote the student was “emergency expelled” until an investigation is completed.

C.C. Cushen, at far left, presides over what looks like a game of cards with his buddies in the billiard room of his Central Hotel in 1924.

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Collection of oral histories tells story of Front Street

A book of interviews compiled by Judy Lynn captures hundreds of years of memories about Coupeville.