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Island County Commisioner Emerson finds win in debt payoff
During the 2014 budget process, Commissioner Kelly Emerson did not speak much. Primarily, she said, because it has…
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For second year in a row, wire thefts cut into Oak Harbor VFW fundraiser
Approximately 1,000 pounds comprising several large barrels of wiring was stolen from the Oak Harbor Veterans of Foreign…
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Whidbey Growler makes an emergency landing
An EA-18G Growler from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station made an emergency landing in Eastern Washington this past…
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VFW Post 7293 rededicates MIA/POW table
For those gathered at the Oak Harbor Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392 Friday, Sept. 20 it was…
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Civilian employees back to work at NAS Whidbey as shutdown continues
While Ron Witherall was happy to return to work Monday at his Department of Defense job at Whidbey…
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USDA finds funding to save WIC — for now
Despite looming closures to Island County’s Women, Infants and Children program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has found…
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Island County budget adoption postponed to allow further public comment
Island County commissioners opted to delay the adoption of the 2014 budget Monday to allow the public to…
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Helping wounded warriors
Nearly 50 veterans rode bicycles throughout Whidbey Island to build camaraderie and promote better health. The Soldiers Ride,…
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Island County takes aim at property tax backlog
A finding this month by the Washington State auditor’s office pointed out what Island County already knows: the…
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All commissaries return to normal hours Oct. 7
FORT LEE, Va. – Military commissaries worldwide are returning to normal operating schedules effective Oct. 7, said the…
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New drone supports P-8A Poseidon
North Whidbey skies could see unmanned Navy aircraft flying by 2016. Four of the MQ-4C Tritons will be…
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Burnett’s lawsuit against Island County stalls
A 45-day deadline has passed for Oak Harbor resident Bill Burnett who filed a lawsuit against Island County…
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OLF group plans next steps as EIS begins
A judge has awarded a stay on the lawsuit filed against the Navy by a Coupeville group seeking…