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Planners wrestle with access to beaches
Property rights advocates may be pleased with several possible alternatives to controversial sections of Island County’s shoreline rules…
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Tasty treats from the briny deep abound at Clinton pickle shop
Britt’s Pickles? When family members first suggested the name, Britt Eustis, a former CEO and one of the…
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Simpson vs. Smith: Upstart Democrat challenges veteran Republican
In what has chalked up as one of the friendliest races of the year, 10th Legislative District incumbent…
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New Langley cop to double duty at schools
Langley’s budget is beginning to take shape and it appears the police presence in town and in the…
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County moves to secure free beach
The clock is ticking to get a prospective beach donation on Mutiny Bay into public ownership and county…
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Price Johnson vs. Lauderdale: Commissioner candidates provide study in policy contrasts
Whom to choose? Political newcomer Jeff Lauderdale or incumbent Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson couldn’t be more…
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The ladles of love; Langley’s Soup Kitchen celebrates a milestone with the 1,000th lunch served
The Soup Kitchen in Langley will celebrate a remarkable milestone Thursday when volunteers dish up a free community…
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Shoreline Master Program rules make public debut
Property rights advocates and public beach access supporters sparred at a meeting in Freeland last week. The hot-button…
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Orca Network plans trip south for gray whales
Whidbey Island whale lovers may have a chance to travel with local experts to San Ignacio Lagoon in…
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Port of South Whidbey, Langley seek Mukilteo garage
The Port of South Whidbey has tentatively agreed to join Langley in pursuit of a state grant that,…
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Accusations fly at Island County voter forum in Freeland
The origins of a U.S. Navy investigation centered on the spouse of incumbent Island County Commissioner Angie Homola…
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Island County candidates square off as election day draws near
Candidates for local, state and federal races sparred in Oak Harbor Thursday at the first of a series…
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South Whidbey man plans to donate 300 feet of beach for public use
Helicopter magnate and South Whidbey property owner Frank Robinson is planning to donate nearly 300 feet of shoreline…