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Island County’s new planning chief hails from Oregon
David Wechner has accepted the job as Island County’s new planning head and is expected to report for…
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Whidbey’s Rhododendron Trail extension is funded
The Island County commissioners recently green-lighted a plan to extend Rhododendron Trail on Central Whidbey.
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Comprehensive plan public input strategy adopted by Island County
A public participation strategy for Island County’s multi-year comprehensive plan update was approved by the commissioners.
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Let us pray? Emerson proposes prayer at county meetings
Business meetings of the Island County Board of Commissioners may soon begin with a dash of the divine.
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Island County’s clean water utility tapped to explain itself
Island County’s controversial clean water utility will be under a microscope of scrutiny next week.
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Governor Inslee tightens rules on derelict vessels
Legislation that bolsters the state’s derelict vessel rules was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee Monday.
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Judges, prosecutor, open fire on Island County Drug Court overseers
Island County Recovery Services was on trial before the county commissioners Wednesday.
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Island County headhunters may snare a planner
Island County may have a new planning chief as soon as next week.
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Tons added to Kwa-di Tabil class ferries for level look
The signature list of one of the state’s new 64-car ferries was corrected with 80 tons of ballast…
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Cooler, warmer jail planned for Island County inmates
An antiquated climate-control system and lighting at the Island County Jail may soon be replaced to the tune…
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Navy doubles Poseidon order headed to Whidbey
The Navy plans to more than double the number of P-8A Poseidons destined for Whidbey Island Naval Air…
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Public defender faces competition in Island County
Beginning next year, Island County could be served by a new public defender.
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Noble Creek purchase by Langley hits a county wall
Island County put the brakes on a plan to help Langley pay for an eight-acre conservation easement this…