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City council throws its support behind new aquatics center aquatics center
The aquatics center has been discussed for decades, but is finally beginning to make some progress.
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Unemployment in county reaches dismal high
“I do think we have a long road ahead of us,” said a regional economist.
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Dog training campus being built on North Whidbey
Facility will train mobility service dogs for people who need them
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Artwork considered for Oak Harbor park
A 37-foot-tall metal sculpture may go to Windjammer Park although some are skeptical of the gift.
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Larsen letter: Island County shortchanged on vaccine
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen sent the White House a letter complaining about the lack of of local supply.
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Oak Harbor schools levy passing in first vote counts
Voters approved the levy with 53.74% voting yes, while 46.26% voted no, according to initial counts.
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Leaders confront gov’s office over reopening plan
Island County officials are not happy Whidbey is stuck in Phase 1 of the state’s reopening plan.
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South Whidbey hero remembered
Lynn Willeford’s impact will be felt for years to come in the South Whidbey community.
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County should have received more vaccine
The number of vaccinated people in Island County is slightly less than the state average.
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Trust named after daughter will support island charities
A couple has created a trust to benefit local charities in memory of their daughter, Piper Travis.
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Family breaks ground for Habitat for Humanity home
A lifelong Whidbey resident and her family have started building their own home in Oak Harbor.
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Shaving locks to support one of Whidbey’s best
Annie Cash’s friends shaved their heads in a show of support.
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Officials decry COVID-19 reopening inequity
People are frustrated that Island County is still in Phase 1 while other counties moved to Phase 2.