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County housing project receives $3.7M grant
A planned low-income housing development in Oak Harbor was recently awarded a $3.7 million grant.
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Island County Farm Bureau braces for new age of farming
The annual Island County Farm Bureau meeting this month brought on a full board.
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Oak Harbor accepts sculpture installed three months ago
Following several approvals in the last four years, the city council “accepted” the sculpture.
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Tim Callison elected as president of Langley Main Street Association
Callison is succeeding Janet Ploof, who has been a creative leader for the association since 2010.
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Clifford voted superintendent of South Whidbey School District
Becky Clifford is the assistant superintendent of the Anacortes School District.
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End of passport services among Langley’s cost-cutting measures
Langley was a popular destination for mainlanders looking to get their travel documents in order.
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Environmental group seeks community input
WEAN announced a survey to understand which aspects of the environment are most important to people.
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The Wright Blend: Oak Harbor mayor chats with community over coffee
Friday morning, community members met with Oak Harbor Mayor Ronnie Wright at Mad Batter Bakehouse.
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Rep. Paul to chair the Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee
Rep. Dave Paul was recently elected chair of the Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee.
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Competency restoration ordered for Whidbey felony defendant
A 40-year-old North Whidbey man who was facing felony charges in two unusual cases.
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Island Roots Housing opens housing survey
People in Island County are encouraged to take a brief survey about a hot topic — housing.
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Oak Harbor schools levy renewal has support of staff and families
Rural school districts are having a harder time staying afloat amid the public education crisis.
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Whidbey Island ferries see jump in walk-ons
With over 19 million passengers onboard in 2024, ferries remained a popular mode of transportation.