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Developer appealing Hearings Board decision
The developer Wright’s Crossing, LLC filed a motion to reconsider Thursday after the Growth Management Hearings Board dismissed…
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Island County commissioners lacking faith in Freeland sewer board
The Island County Board of Commissioners responded with skepticism Wednesday to a request for funding from the Freeland…
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Bigs with Badges: Connecting with kids
On a typical Tuesday afternoon, students and staff at Coupeville Elementary School might witness a rather unusual sight—…
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New Island County contract brings more WSU programs
As of March 1, Washington State University Extension, Island County will serve as an independent contractor with Island…
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South End getting first drug treatment center
Freeland will soon be home to the first medicaid-funded substance use disorder treatment facility on South Whidbey.
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New building permit fees should reduce costs in county
The Board of Island County Commissioners is set to vote on building permit fee changes, including stock plan…
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Forest practices changes heading to board
Island County Planning Commission voted Monday to amend code related to forest practices in response to a settlement…
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No guarantees for awarding of conservation futures funds
The Island County Conservation Futures Program is now accepting applications from eligible organizations for acquisition projects or maintenance…
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Economist to give talk on housing market at WICA
A local real estate agent is hosting a presentation on economic forecasting by the chief economist for Windermere…
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Law will allow for nuclear missile preparation
It’s unclear what exactly would happen if Whidbey Island were to receive a message of an impending missile…
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Island County drafts new winery and event regulations
Island County is looking for input on draft regulatory updates to code focused on special events and wineries,…
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Officials consider islandwide high-speed internet
Elected officials in Island County discussed the possibility of implementing islandwide broadband last week at a Council of…
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State lawmakers talk goals, policies at brunch
State legislators spoke about net neutrality, big data brokers and carbon taxes on Jan. 20 at the Brunch…