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Citing new evidence, Island Beach Access seeks summary judgment
Citing newly discovered evidence, one party to litigation against a Coupeville couple who are blocking a Greenbank public-beach…
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Proposed ordinance will allow fireworks ban when it is dry
Island County continues to inch toward creating an ordinance that would let it ban fireworks in unincorporated areas…
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Neighbors fighting cell tower
Citing health hazards, aesthetics and threats to their property values, a group of Oak Harbor residents is united…
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Mastering miniatures: Island transplant creating scaled-down train interiors
“Are you tired of your coaches having that dark, empty look?” That’s the question Mark Malmkar presents to…
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Study identifies four main focuses for plan: County looks at housing, health care, abuse
After months of study, four main areas of concern — access to health care, housing, depression and suicide,…
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Spate of clearcuts on horizon for Whidbey Island: Permits OK’d for 90 acres, pending for additional 44
An influx of clearcuts is coming to Whidbey Island, according to recent Department of Natural Resources decisions analyzed…
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Taking bonsai to a new level
As the finest silk flowers are to real blooms, so John Antonia’s “preserved trees” are to the living,…
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Island County to remedy faults in Environmental Protection Act
The Board of Island County Commis-sioners passed an ordinance meant to remedy faults in three county environmental-protection provisions.
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Invasive weed invades Whidbey wetlands
It looks so pretty — showy purple-pink flowers, long slender seed pods, soft hairs all over. But it’s…
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Funds sought to eradicate weed
It looks so pretty — showy purple-pink flowers, long slender seed pods, soft hairs all over. But it’s…
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Tour looks at downtown design ideas
Members of Oak Harbor’s Main Street Association last week joined a state architect for a walking tour of…
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Maintenance the focus of conservation funds
Five maintenance projects, but no new acquisitions, are set for discussion May 16 at a public meeting of…
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Gun shop decidedly ‘old school’
The old-time Western-style facade of Greene’s Gunshop on North Whidbey hints at what lies within: a dark wood-paneled,…