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County seeks public input on levy increase

The public will have the opportunity to weigh in on a possible 1 percent increase in Island County’s…

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Freeland shipyard exec voices housing need

A Nichols Brothers Boat Builders leader weighed in on the controversial North Whidbey housing project, Wright’s Crossing, this…

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Freeland development regulations released, county seeks public input

Island County Planning and Community Development has released the first draft of proposed development regulations for Freeland.

Island County program connects disabled with jobs

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Island County program connects disabled with jobs

County program bridges the gap between disabled and work

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Island County will continue home nurse visits, for now

During recent budget discussions, the Island County commissioners questioned the county’s role in home nurse visits currently provided…

Barred owl attacks have been reported at Kettles Trails in Coupeville

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Barred owl attacks have been reported at Kettles Trails in Coupeville

Noah Landau was on a normal run on the Kettles Trails when it happened.

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County moves on health care for medicaid recipients

The approximately 14,000 individuals in Island County eligible for Medicaid benefits will soon have access to integrated physical…

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Central Whidbey fire district to hold public meetings on bond proposal

Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue is hosting two public meetings to discuss its $7.4 million bond proposal.

Bernadette Martell, a solid waste attendant, processes a payment at the solid waste transfer station in Coupeville. The county is working to make it so customers can eventually pay with a credit card. To make cash transactions easier, the complex currently rounds fees up to the nearest 50 cents—something public works is also trying to change. Photo by Laura Guido/Whidbey News-Times

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Trash hits the fan with dump fees

The Island County commissioners recently directed the public works to implement credit card usage at the Coupeville Solid…

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County seeks input on future trails

Island County Public Works will be holding open houses from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27, Oct. 30 and…

Nevin Miranda of Viewridge Construction installs a window frame on a new house being built on Leach St NE. The county recently released a survey to determine residents’ satisfaction with housing in Island County. Photo by Laura Guido/Whidbey News-Times

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County seeks public input on housing with new survey

Island County recently released a survey to gather information about residents’ housing experiences in the county.

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Port pitches parking plea to Sen. Murray

Port of South Whidbey commissioners asked representatives of U.S. Sen. Patty Murray this week to consider assisting in…

Week-long event to feature Whidbey Island farms

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Week-long event to feature Whidbey Island farms

Friday, Sept. 29 will kick off the first-ever Whidbey Island Grown Week, a 10-day event meant to feature…