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Anatomy of a clearcut: Unsightly, perhaps, but there’s often reasons behind them
They’re big, they’re shockingly ugly, and you probably can’t do a damn thing about them. They’re clearcuts, the…
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Trial set for beach access dispute
The Skagit County Superior Court has set Oct. 11 as the start date of a jury trial over…
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North Whidbey community on water rations after well fails
The Campo Haciendo community on North Whidbey, a group of 61 families off West Troxell Road between Ault…
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Pizza chain planning Bayshore Drive location
A Stanwood businessman is preparing to buy and renovate the former Mi Pueblo restaurant near historic downtown Oak…
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Oak Harbor Main Street appoints a new volunteer board
Oak Harbor’s Main Street program, which business owners hope will resuscitate the city’s historic business district, has appointed…
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No kidding: Pair commits themselves to goat farm
Couple expanding offerings from beauty products to include raw milk.
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Restrictions on private fireworks usage fizzle
A proposed law restricting private fireworks use in parts of Island County next year was delayed yesterday at…
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Governor signs measure allowing county RTPO
Gov. Jay Inslee on March 25 signed into law a measure letting Island County form an organization of…
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Oak Harbor florist planting on Pioneer Way
Historic downtown Oak Harbor is getting a new but established business and, hopefully, for the owner, business will…
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Public meetings will address municipalities’ growth plans
Island County's Planning Department has scheduled four meetings to let the public address proposed changes to growth plans.…
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Fragile market: Financial return on recyclables at its worst since 2008 | Corrected
Like many Whidbey Island residents, you probably support recycling, but have you ever wondered what becomes of, say,…
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Federal dollars sought for Race Road Bypass
Island County will pursue approximately $7 million in federal grant money to underwrite construction of the so-called Race…
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Island County unveils revamped website
Island County this week revamped its website, making it more modern in look and feel and more capable,…