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Marijuana sellers angered by proposed moratorium on Island County
Tempers flared during a public hearing Monday as several residents expressed their dislike of a proposed six-month moratorium…
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DOD staff unhappy with legislator performance
While Navy veteran Ron Witherall was glad to be back to work at his Department of Defense job…
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Veterans seeking donations to help fund memorial’s maintenance in Coupeville
Dick Johnson, his father, his son and his grandson all have bricks placed at the Island County Veterans…
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Comments to be accepted on Island County’s habitat plan
Residents can weigh in on the public participation plan for the county’s fish and wildlife conservation efforts at…
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PBY Memorial on Seaplane Base in Oak Harbor seeking donations
In 1945, Laurin “Bud” Zylstra brought home dozens of American, German and Japanese artifacts upon returning from his…
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Whidbey Island NAS Chief: Losing limb not end of the world
An admirer of the region’s beautiful waterfalls, William “Billy” Wolf set out alone July 5 on his motorcycle.…
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‘Drug Take Back’ on Saturday for Whidbey Island law enforcement
There is more than one reason to hand over unused and expired prescriptions to law enforcement agencies this…
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Island County to hold hearing on pot
With little discussion, Island County commissioners set a date for the public hearing on a proposed moratorium on…
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Island County budget director stepping down
Island County Budget Director Elaine Marlow has relinquished her role as clerk of the board after 12 years…
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Maxwelton Farm sues county, planning director
Maxwelton Farm on South Whidbey has filed a land-use petition against Island County claiming Planning Director David Wechner…
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Coast Guard assists pleasure craft in Saratoga Passage
The Coast Guard assisted two people aboard a 46-foot pleasure craft taking on water in Saratoga Passage near…
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Oak Harbor honors military with annual picnic
Oak Harbor hosted its 13th annual Military Appreciation Picnic Sept. 7, although a little morning rain seemed to…
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Island County postpones budget adoption for public input
Island County commissioners opted to delay the adoption of the 2014 budget Monday to allow the public to…