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New combat veteran group forming
Mental health counselor Jeff Rogers knows firsthand that serving in a combat zone can be a unique, difficult-to-describe…
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Firefighters rescue horse stuck in mud
South Whidbey Fire / EMS responded to reports of a couple of four-legged Whidbey residents that needed rescuing…
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County considering cluster housing code revamp
The Island County planning department may consider changing how it allows for clustered housing as part of ongoing…
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County commissioners address recycling, climate change
Island County commissioners are uncertain about the future of recycling and how it will look on Whidbey if…
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WhidbeyHealth facility projects total $55.5 million
WhidbeyHealth has paid all of its bills for its major facility improvements and expansion that began more than…
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4-H to host Rally Day next Sunday
Events for Oct. 6 include a chance to pet animals, sign up for club
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Group offers training to help abuse victims
At 19 years old, Fe Mischo was tumbling through what she later learned is called a cycle of…
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Students organize climate protest
Many of Whidbey’s young people are worried about how their futures will look on a warming planet with…
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Parks officials weigh conduct code for drones, paragliders
South Whidbey park commissioners are considering code of conduct changes to address some unexpected activity.
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Suicide prevention month: Groups work to address ‘public health emergency’
Whidbey groups are working to show that deaths by suicide are preventable.
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Guide offers tips for ‘Hiking Close to Home
Washington state is known for its flannel-wearing, IPA-drinking, nature-loving residents, and Whidbey Island happens to be a haven…
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Island County plan aspires to end homelessness
Local leaders and residents have been discussing the issue of homelessness for years, but soon Island County will…
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Ryan’s House celebrates 10 years of helping youth
Youth homelessness might be a hidden problem in Island County, but there’s one organization that’s continued to seek…