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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.

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Campaign to reenergize historic Clinton Community Hall

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

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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

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Judge grants city’s motion for summary judgment in litigation over Oak Harbor parkland code

WEAN’s complaint for declaratory judgment and constitutional writ of certiorari was dismissed.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit over mask mandate in the Elections Office

The case was dismissed with prejudice, which means it can’t be refiled.

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Department investigating after Oak Harbor man found dead following apartment fire

A man perished in an apartment fire early Tuesday morning.

PJ The Martian, Jeff Thayer, Jason Potbelly, Ken Ball, Jeramee Green.

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FBI questions leader of Oak Harbor punk band over lyrics

The leader of an Oak Harbor punk band was questioned about a song that was written 5 years…

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Camping at fairgrounds to reopen with upgrades

The campground will reopen after a six-week construction period.

Incat Crowther Preliminary Rendering of the new all-electric Passenger Ferry for San Francisco Bay Ferries as part of the REEF program.

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Nichols Brothers to build electric boats for California agency

Nichols Brothers will design and construct two electric ferries for a San Francisco project.

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Port of South Whidbey opts to wait and see for levy reset

Port officials are still considering a levy reset, though it might not make it to the Nov. ballot.

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South Whidbey Port’s housing feasibility study doesn’t get letter of support

The port is back to square one when it comes to a feasibility study for workforce housing.