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Mussel farm forced to end Quilcene operation
After nearly 25 years of farming in Quilcene Bay, Penn Cove Shellfish is moving its farming operation out…
Laura Guido
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South Whidbey man fishes for lost loot
South Whidbey resident John Norris is hunting for treasure.
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Planning director hopes to improve service
The new head of Island County’s planning department knows that it has some unhappy customers. Too many unhappy…
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Coupeville dusting off greenhouse gas effort
Coupeville was ahead of the climate-conscious curve when it created a greenhouse gas inventory nearly 15 years ago.…
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Chocolate Walk to feature Story Slams
In addition to the rich flavor derived from the delectable cocoa bean, this year’s Coupeville Chocolate Walk will…
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County held to ‘unusually high bar’ by FEMA
A federal agency seems to be holding Island County a higher standard than others in the region for…
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Rep. Smith introduces five data privacy bills
Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, is using this year’s short session to take on privacy issues in a “big…
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Playtown opens for city’s littlest residents
Last Thursday afternoon, Ethan Boswell busily hammered away, wearing a fluorescent orange construction vest. Nearby, Nathanial Mildener methodically…
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Whidbey Island water systems respond to state’s draft rules on PFAS
The Washington State Board of Health is proposing new rules that may provide new protections against a prevalent…
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‘One storm away from disaster?’
High tides and strong gusts are in the forecast for this weekend, which might be a recipe for…
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Treatment clinic to open Feb. 5
Access to a critical component of addiction recovery for Whidbey Island residents has been inconsistent at best.
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‘Action’ planned at hospital
Last year was the hospital’s “year of listening,” according to CEO Ron Telles, and 2020 will be “the…
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Fellow Clinton resident challenges Smith
A longtime nurse and Whidbey resident is challenging incumbent Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton for her seat in the…