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VFW donates money, items for veterans in need
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Motorcycle Riders are looking to help veterans who have fallen on hard times.…
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New patrol boat to help with Puget Sound security
Island County secured a $225,000 grant to purchase a new all-weather patrol vessel. Funding for the boat was…
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Island County outlines plan for Ala Spit
A preliminary plan for the restoration of Ala Spit County Park was approved Monday with the aim of…
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VAQ-130 returns home to Whidbey Island
Aircrew of Electronic Attack Squadron 130 Zappers were welcomed home with open arms Thursday following a nine-month deployment.…
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Award-winning Oak Harbor brewer takes home the gold
When making beer, Flyers Restaurant and Brewery co-owner Tony Savoy, who doubles as a brewer, said he enjoys…
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County reverses Glendale beach access decision
Reversing a decision made last month, Island County commissioners moved forward Monday with grant applications to acquire beach…
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COER takes jet noise concerns to Washington D.C.
Top members of the Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to lobby against the…
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PBY Memorial to move into Whidbey Furniture location
They’ll worry about the PBY Catalina later. For now, leaders of the PBY Memorial Foundation PBY-Naval Air Museum…
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Navy weighs fate of historic Clover Valley farms
The fate of historic farmhouses on federal property is up in the air as the Navy considers what…
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Island responds to a growing need for food
Those struggling financially on the island can find a free meal or groceries almost every day of the…
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New programs raise debate over ‘Housing First’ model
Those working closely with the island’s growing homeless population offer a resounding “yes” when asked if the island…
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Ebey’s board against pot restrictions
The Trust Board of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve said that farmers should be able to grow and…
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VAQ-129 flies the Prowler for the last time
The U.S. Navy’s Fleet Replacement Squadron for the Electronic Attack Wing, the Vikings of Electronic Attack Squadron 129…