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Despite mishaps, community Thanksgiving meal a success

Neither an attempted coat snatching nor a mashed potato incident could dampen the gluttonous spirit of Coupeville diners…

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Two percent pay raise draws ire of county’s elected representatives

Island County commissioners clashed with other elected officials who described the pay raises they received Monday as “a…

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Recount seals Hannold’s place on Island County commission

North Whidbey resident and Republican Rick Hannold will take office later this week as Island County’s District 3…

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North Whidbey Community Harvest draws 3,000 diners

The Oak Harbor community rallied around one of its treasured traditions this year and fed thousands of people…

Appointed Island County Commissioner Aubrey Vaughan

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Island County Commissioner Vaughan takes last vote

Appointed Commissioner Aubrey Vaughan attended his last meeting Monday in that capacity, urging the future board to continue…

A Western Toad found on North Whidbey rests in a resident’s hand after getting a bath. WEAN’s latest petition is critical of the county’s lack of protections for the rare animals like the toad.

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Whidbey Environmental Action Network challenges county’s fish and wildlife regulations

Whidbey environmentalists have made good on their threat to file legal action against Island County after commissioners’ adoption…

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Island County extends levy, seeks public input on conservations funds

County leaders approved a continuation of the conservation futures levy Monday at the same rate as last year…

Garrett Newkirk attends a Navy EIS meeting earlier this year.

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Island County sheriff called to speak to noise foe

While Island County officials say the tone of anti-noise leaders is becoming more aggressive, one longtime critic of…

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Garudas return home to loved ones Friday at NAS Whidbey

Ben Kroll and his daughter, Abigail, 2, waited expectantly for “Uncle Josh” to land his EA-6B Prowler at…

Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks discusses a budget request with county commissioners Helen Price Johnson and Jill Johnson.

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Island County prosecutor scolded for post-budget funding request

Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks was scolded Wednesday by the board of commissioners after requesting additional money just…

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Navy, congressman announce locations for two additional EIS meetings

The Navy will hold two additional open-house meetings for the ongoing Environmental Impact Statement on the EA-18G Growler…

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Navy, congressman announce locations for two additional EIS meetings

The Navy will hold two additional open-house meetings for the ongoing Environmental Impact Statement on the EA-18G Growler…

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Price Johnson named board chairwoman

Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson will serve as the board’s chairwoman in 2015.