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Town discusses affordable housing incentives

Coupeville is looking into ways to accommodate growth and provide affordable housing options.

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Oak Harbor Chamber director let go, board president steps down

According to Eric Marshall, interim executive director, the two changes in leadership are unrelated.

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Oak Harbor task force to tackle homelessness

The mayor assembled a task force to create a plan for the city’s increasing number of homeless people

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Ng tapped as Washington Ports VP

Jack Ng was chosen to be the vice president of the board for the Washington Public Ports Association

Island County's stabilization center in Oak Harbor helps people experiencing crises from mental health or substance use issues.

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County commissioners mull addition for stabilization center

Commissioners are looking to expand the number of beds in the stabilization center by over 50%.

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Langley man accused of trafficking stolen goods

A man is accused of assuming a fake identity on Facebook to sell stolen heavy machinery.

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Langley City Council resumes commission discussions

After more than a year of minimal progress, Mayor Horstman is taking matters into her own hands.

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The Burrier building on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

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Port plans maintenance for fairgrounds buildings

Repairs are slated for two major buildings in need of maintenance on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

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Island County to see drop in funds to fight homelessness

The county will have less money to support affordable housing and reduce homelessness.

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County to increase tipping fees at solid waste facility

The cost of a dump run will get a little more expensive in the new year.

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Net-pen farming no longer allowed in Salish Sea

According to the Board of Natural Resources, commercial net-pen fish farming in the Salish Sea is no more.

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Sheriff, fire chiefs propose a dedicated county fire marshal

Sheriff Rick Felici wants someone more qualified to take over the role of county fire marshal.

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Whidbey experiencing wave of scam calls

Island County estimates half of the scams targeting the community are reported to law enforcement.