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Farmers eye Ebey’s Reserve for pot
Central Whidbey farmers say they want to be able to grow marijuana in Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve.…
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Meeting change raises Island County commissioner’s ire
Island County Commis-sioner Jill Johnson voiced her displeasure when she learned that Oak Harbor’s public meeting about the…
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Commissioners pass on chance to purchase South Whidbey beach property
Island County leadership passed on a chance to apply for grants that would allow them to acquire beach…
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Retirees face tough choices in wake of Naval Hospital policy change
Frank Hardy says he probably will never return to the Oak Harbor Naval Hospital for medical care. After…
Crosswind
SAR saves woman after cardiac event
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station’s Search and Rescue evacuated an 88-year-old woman from Lopez Island Feb. 23 after…
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Three now in race for Island County Commissioner Kelly Emerson’s position
If he’s elected Island County commissioner, Camano Island resident Marc Hennemann said he would keep taxes down and…
Business
OHscars raises $8,500 for fireworks
Toppins Frozen Yogurt took home top honors as Business of the Year Friday during the annual Oak Harbor…
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Burning popcorn leads to alarming meeting on EIS
A burnt bag of popcorn caused a minor disruption during a public meeting on Navy testing and training…
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County meeting turns into scold-fest
For publicly reprimanding Treasurer Ana Maria Nunez Monday, Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson drew fire from her fellow…
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Commissary cuts unlikely to alter shopping habits in Oak Harbor
Imminent cuts to commissary discounts likely won’t change military families’ spending habits because other local grocers are already…
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Island County commissioners clear way for sheriff’s office to cover Coupeville
There’s a new sheriff in town. The Island County commissioners approved a contract Monday empowering the sheriff’s office…
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New Coupeville marshal starts March 1
There’s a new sheriff in town. The Island County commissioners approved a contract Monday that empowers the sheriff’s…
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Whidbey residents offer comments on Island County transportation options
Island County’s top priorities should be transportation that encourages tourism and expands existing transit services, according to some…