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Island County government leaders get profiled

Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson is likely to seek an environment where quality is more important than quantity…

Scott Swenson, a National Park Service carpenter, puts the final pieces in on a ramp on the newly restored Pratt Sheep Barn. The 1930s barn will serve as a classroom one it officially opens in July. Photo by Laura Guido/Whidbey News Group

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Historic sheep barn repurposed

Tucked away on the Pratt Loop Trail, a formerly dilapidated 1930s sheep barn will soon serve as a…

Glaiza Price, who owns and operates Cosmic Ice Cream with her husband Patrick, peeks out the van’s window. The space-themed van has started popping up at events this year to serve 24 flavors of soft serve ice cream. Photo by Laura Guido/Whidbey News-Times

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‘Out of this world’ ice cream rolls onto island

An encounter with an ice cream van in New York, a conversation with a young nephew and a…

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Island County looks at building air park road

Island County will apply for a grant to study the potential of building a road to the industrial…

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Neighbors, wineries dispute proposed rules

Island County planning staff and the planning commission are attempting to wade through a sea of public comments…

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Officials question ferry ridership projection

Island County is disputing low projected growth numbers for the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry route that Washington State Ferries recently…

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Island Transit taking comments on potential fares

Island Transit is seeking public input on the possibility of charging fares for bus and paratransit services in…

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Island County ranked among healthiest

U.S. News &World Report recently included Island County among its Healthiest Communities Honor Roll. Counties across the nation…

‘Sampler class’ keeps dogs active, happy

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‘Sampler class’ keeps dogs active, happy

The world of dog obedience and agility training can sometimes be rigid and formal. Victoria Farrington’s class with…

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County declines grant for Clinton trail

Federal funding for a proposed trail from the Clinton business district to Ken’s Korner will be declined at…

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Special needs topic of transportation meeting

S. Whidbey May 3 workshop will address barriers

Rules would allow fast food in Freeland

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Rules would allow fast food in Freeland

Freeland’s urban zoning will allow for fast food restaurants, but only in certain areas and with design limitations,…

N. Whidbey farm branches out with tulips

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N. Whidbey farm branches out with tulips

Local produce and flowers for sale at K&R Farm Stand