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State utilities commission rejects Cascadia Water revenue increase

A tariff increase that would have affected over 1,000 customers on Whidbey Island.

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Coupeville school board votes to approve plan for cuts

The modified education plan calls for reducing certificated staff by up to eight full-time positions

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Voters approve 9-1-1 emergency communications sales tax

The measure was overwhelmingly supported in the special election.

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CADA facing major budget cuts

The nonprofit organization is impacted by cuts to VOCA and ARPA funding.

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Name of fire victim released

A 62-year-old military veteran became entrapped in his apartment during the April 15 fire.

(Photo by Barbara Wolf Terao)
A large group of protesters lined the highway during the event Saturday.

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Residents shaken by shots fired near protest

Outrage over the incident near Bayview grew afterward.

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Navy to host public meetings to address well water investigation

These PFAS substances may be present in drinking water wells due to past use of firefighting foam.

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Town hall and forum planned for veterans

A forum and a town hall event are scheduled in Oak Harbor on April 23.

Photo provided by the Navy
A Navy SAR crew rescued an Army man after a mountain training accident.

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Navy SAR helps save soldier who fell 100 feet in mountains

The 32-year-old soldier suffered a broken leg in the accident on Pinnacle Peak.

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Island County invests in new affordable housing projects

Sales tax to fund acquisition of apartment, possible land purchase for affordable housing.

An Island County map shows mixed-used RAIDs.

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County sets building moratorium in ‘RAIDs,’ including Ken’s Korner

On Tuesday, the commissioners passed the emergency moratorium in a 2-1 vote.

Photo by David Welton

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Campaign to reenergize historic Clinton Community Hall

This week, a total of 33 solar panels were affixed to the roof.

Photo provided by Paul Lavin
Holmes Harbor Golf Course is a popular destination in Freeland.

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Sewer district, golf course tangle over mowing dispute

Holmes Harbor Sewer District filed an unlawful detainer lawsuit in Island County Superior Court