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Island County officials say real estate agents responsible for proper noise disclosure
Planning Director David Wechner told the Island County Board of Commissioners Wednesday that some real estate agents are…
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Jet noise foes take aim at pro-Navy Island County commissioner
Representatives of two citizens groups that complained about Navy jet noise took aim at Island County Commissioner Jill…
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Island County approves event permitting for Whidbey farms
Island County commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance earlier this month that allows permitting for events on agricultural properties.…
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Whidbey Eco Network unrolls new website, partnerships
On a trip to the beach at South Whidbey State Park Wednesday, the students of Calyx School found…
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Sea Mar takes over troubled Recovery Services in Island County
Mark MacNaughton saw the highs and the lows of Island County’s addiction recovery efforts. MacNaughton, formerly the county’s…
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Island County Commissioners to review noise disclosures
Questions about the county’s two different noise disclosures are compelling the Island County commissioners to review the issue…
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When they are not home for the holidays
Bev and Clay Miller got engaged and then spent their entire engagement apart while Clay was on deployment…
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Coupeville group claims OLF is ‘non-essential,’ flights resume
A Coupeville-based group that sued the Navy in July over jet noise is claiming that Outlying Field Coupeville…
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Navy says OLF Coupeville barrier was years in planning
The recent installation of cement blocks around Outlying Field Coupeville is drawing criticism from area residents who claim…
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Scoping meetings highlight growing tensions on North Whidbey
Dramatic exchanges that occurred during the Navy’s public information meetings last week illustrated rising tensions over jet noise.…
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County approves event regs
Island County commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance last week that allows permitting for events on agricultural properties. The…
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Navy beefs up OLF security; closes Maylor trail
More than 1,000 large cement blocks connected by thick cable are being installed around the perimeter of the…
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Navy rolls out holiday stress navigation campaign
With the holiday season approaching, Navy officials announced the launch of its annual holiday stress navigation campaign Nov.…