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Interim health officer named

Dr. Howard Leibrand is the third health officer in Island County in a month.

Elizabeth Johnson and rescue dog Wilbur

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Island a haven for practitioners of holistic treatments

Some holistic healers on Whidbey have seen a dramatic increase in demand this past year.

Photo by Emily Gilbert
Chessie and Calamity of Missoula, Montana touched the ocean for the first time at Fort Ebey State Park, according to owner Bill Hoff. The park is one of 28 state parks the Navy has identified as a training site in its new proposal.

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Coupeville Town Council opposes Navy plan for SEAL training in state parks

The Navy has proposed to use 28 state parks for training purposes. A vote is expected Thursday.

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Town mayor updates residents with annual address

Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes took a look back on the year.

South Whidbey resident Doug Hansen displays a large American flag Wednesday that once flew over the White House during the Jimmy Carter Administration. Photo by Kira Erickson/Whidbey News-Times

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A day of firsts

In recognition of Inauguration Day, Whidbey Island man displays flag once flown over White House.

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Training in Coupeville schools puts suicide prevention in the Forefront

Parents and caregivers can sign up for upcoming classes for training to help prevent suicide.

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South Whidbey Parks and Rec OKs trail relocation

Commissioners agreed to relocate a path that is part of the Community Park network of trails.

Sno-Isle Libraries on Whidbey Island have laptops and hotspot devices available to check out just like a book. Photo provided.

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Laptop, wifi hotspot devices available at Whidbey libraries

Patrons can now check out technology just like a library book.

South Whidbey Homeless Coalition donation by Rotary

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South Whidbey Rotary clubs donate to Homeless Coalition

Last Friday, the two Rotary Clubs on South Whidbey presented Executive Director Jonathan Kline of the Whidbey Homeless…

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Capital projects includes funds for big projects to sewer, parks

Several notable projects are planned for this year and next.

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Prosecutor calls commissioner ‘a terrible person’ during public meeting

The two have had a tense relationship for years.

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Public comment sought for Navy’s parks proposal

Those with comments must register by 5 p.m. on Jan. 20 on the state parks’ website.

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Co-sponsored by Muzzall, bill would speed up state reopening

The bill would allow indoor dining, gyms and social gatherings to resume, all with safety protocols