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Wetland dampens Freeland trail planning
An unexpected discovery has driven up the cost of Freeland Trail and will likely delay the project’s completion.
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Meeting planned to ease Navy jet noise concerns
An online petition to stop military exercises at the U.S. Navy’s airfield on Central Whidbey will not succeed,…
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Recyling issue comes to a head this week in Coupeville
The fate of a curbside recycling plan for Island Disposal customers will likely be decided at a meeting…
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Volunteers are treasure to Island County treasurer | KUDOS
A small host of volunteers were honored by Island County elected officials last week for their critical contributions…
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Coupeville mayor Conard ties 10 same-sex knots
Ten gay couples became some of the first in Island County to take advantage of Washington’s new same-sex…
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Ferry superstructure progresses at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders
Construction of two 144-car ferries for the state is on time and going “extremely well,” according to Nichols…
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Central Whidbey petition calls for closing Navy field near Coupeville
An online petition that aims to shut down the U.S. Navy’s Outlying Field on Central Whidbey garnered nearly…
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Tardy Island County critical areas update prompts legal action
A state-required update to a section of Island County’s critical areas ordinances is seven years past due and…
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Shooting rule proposals eased by Island County commissioners
The Island County Commissioners are earning praise this week from some early critics of a proposal to create…
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Same-sex couples celebrate, wed on historic day in Island County
One of the most famous gay couples in the country added to their legacy this week when they…
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Island County slows down on speed limit changes
Citizen concern triumphed over engineering when the Island County commissioners found several proposed speed limit reductions wanting.
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Chambers of commerce reel in almost 60 percent of tourism funding
A special tax collected from lodging industry businesses in Island County will contribute $150,000 toward tourism promotion next…
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Langley backs county curbside recycling plan
A curbside recycling program under consideration for Island Disposal customers on Whidbey Island now includes Langley and that’s…