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Port of Coupeville Executive Director Jim Patton walks along the beach near where human remains were discovered by a pair of pre-med students this past Friday. A state specialist is expected to examine the remains this week to determine if they are Native American in origin.

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Jawbone found on Coupeville beach

Two visiting pre-med students discovered a human jawbone on a beach in Coupeville.

Island County Board of Commissioner Chair Kelly Emerson listens as Public Works Director Bill Oakes discusses the controversial recycling ordinance which may be revoked this month.

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Whidbey recycling on block at first night meeting

The Island County commissioners will hold their first regular nighttime meeting this month and one of the first…

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Likely kitchen contractor picked for Pole Building

Work on a new kitchen for the historic Pole Building at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds in Langley may…

Keith Higman

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Higman named interim planning director for Island County

Health Department Director Keith Higman will fill in as the Island County’s appointed interim planning chief.

Bob Pederson

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Pederson paid not to sue Island County

To ensure that outgoing Planning Chief Bob Pederson won’t sue Island County, the commissioners have agreed to pay…

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Emerson takes Island County helm

More than a year of debate was settled when Island County Commissioner Kelly Emerson was appointed chairperson of…

Dick Johnson

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Strange lights create fright at Bush Point

The age-old question of “are we alone in the universe” may have been answered for a South Whidbey…

Greenbank property owner Bruce Montgomery speaks to a reporter during a community demonstration on Wonn Road in early 2009. Island County is suing Montgomery for a wall he built on property that may be a public beach access.

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County finally sues over Greenbank beach access dispute

The long wait for Island County to take legal action against a Greenbank property owner and reclaim a…

Fish pens like these are still allowed because a bill that would ban them from Puget Sound was abandoned at the state Legislature.

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Fish pen authority eludes counties, including Island | Corrected

A proposed ban on fin-fish net pens is sunk at the state Legislature.

Island County Planner Bob Pederson chose to resign his position after three years.

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County’s planner plans to leave

Island County Planning Director Bob Pederson is leaving. Pederson, hired in 2009, submitted a letter of resignation to…

Freeland residents Mike Gallion and Ray Gabelein

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Shooting restraints shot down in Island County

A controversial proposal that would have paved the way for no-shooting areas in Island County was struck down…

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Island County leans toward evening meeting

As soon as this month, one of Island County’s weekly board meetings will be held during the evening.

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Emerson to get turn as Island County chairperson

Two months ago, Commissioner Kelly Emerson received 60 days to settle her issues with the Island County Planning…