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Oak Harbor Habitat’s bigger location a hit
The Oak Harbor furniture store run by Habitat for Humanity of Island County has moved a short distance…
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Sound Water Stewards to replace Beach Watchers
On Jan. 1, Island County Beach Watchers will part ways with long-time administrator Washington State University and become…
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Island County won’t be pushed to comply with judicial board demands
A state judicial body last week gave Island County until Nov. 10 to say how and when it…
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Island County approves shoreline plan
After five years of work, Island County has a new plan governing development and permitted activities along its…
Business
Whidbey Island taxidermist’s skills are opening doors
Walking into Whidbey Island Taxidermy is like entering a natural history museum, but nothing is behind glass. A…
Business
EDC challenge helps student entrepreneurs in Island County
Businesspeople from throughout Island County have volunteered to mentor high school students in the first “student entrepreneur challenge,”…
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County failed to file timely appeal of GMHB decision: Court decision is being reviewed
Island County must protect some ecologically sensitive areas and animals under the state’s Growth Management Act thanks to…
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Island County ordinance ends legal challenge but controversial issue unresolved
The Island County Commissioners last week put to rest the last legal challenge to the 1998 debut of…
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Island County holds meetings to discuss use of rural land
Noisy events held on rural land emerged last week as a major concern for about 30 residents attending…
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Taekwondo a family affair for Oak Harbor couple
Taekwondo, the Korean martial art that came to the United States in the 1960s, is a family affair…
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Public to weigh in on Island County’s conservation spending plans | Corrected
The public will get a chance next month to weigh in on Island County’s decision whether to spend…
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Island County planning leadership divided up: With comp plan amendment on horizon, it’s critical time for department
The county last week formally approved splitting the Planning Department’s leadership, granting new titles and higher salaries to…
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Cornet Bay Co. offers country-wide taste of Pacific Northwest
Sure it takes good recipes to get food products onto grocery store shelves, but it also takes perseverance…