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Making art to make a difference
Gerber, Hudson continue their seasonal fundraising tradition
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$5 million for facilities projects in county budget
On Monday, Island County commissioners unanimously approved the 2019 budget, which included funding for two large facility projects…
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Tiny home project has big need
An idea for a tiny-house development is starting with a regular-sized home.
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County housing market feeling squeezed
Island County’s affordable housing crisis is worsened by a “squeezing effect” happening throughout the state, according to a…
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New partnership provides toys for tots
Few happy stories start with the opening of a bill. But that’s exactly what happened one day in…
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Accusations fly at hearing on county event regulations
One of the final public hearings on an overhaul of rural event regulations in the county became increasingly…
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Fundraiser helping homeless is Nov. 18
The Whidbey Homeless Coalition is in the midst of one of its largest fundraisers to keep its shelters…
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Scammers using ballot signature issue in ruse
Voters who had an issue with the signature on their ballots should be wary of individuals asking for…
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House race still close
It’s still too close to call a winner in one of the races for 10th District state representative.…
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Health insurance sign-up help set
Nov. 1 marked the beginning of the enrollment period for insurance through the Affordable Care Act, and four…