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Aussies ‘invade’ NAS Whidbey
Over the next three years, six crews of the Royal Australian Air Force will train to fly the…
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Navy says it will limit OLF Coupeville touch-n-goes
A Coupeville-based group that sued the Navy in July over jet noise is claiming that Outlying Field Coupeville…
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Island County keeps futures funds, with stipulations
Island County commissioners voted unanimously in favor of continuing the conservation futures program after hundreds of residents contacted…
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Two Whidbey Island families forged on National Adoption Day
Four-year-old Madison wanted to know when she’d be able to join Lisa Knott’s family. “She’s been asking me…
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Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve jet-noise forum looks at health effects
Frustration was apparent Tuesday as more than 100 people gathered to hear health professionals talk about the effects…
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Jumbo blocks planted at OLF Coupeville
More than 1,000 large cement blocks connected by thick cable are being installed around the perimeter of the…
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Whidbey Island robotics team places eleventh internationally
Members of Whidbey Island’s homegrown underwater robotics team were honored by the Island County Board of Commissioners Monday…
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Emerson nominates Johnson as Island County chairwoman
In a surprise move, Commissioner Kelly Emerson nominated Jill Johnson to remain chairwoman of the Island County Board…
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Resolution sought in Maxwelton lawsuit
Island County Planning Director David Wechner said that the county is working with the Maxwelton Farm operators to…
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Emerson absences ‘strain’ Island County commission
When the Island County Board of Commissioners approved a moratorium on recreational marijuana this week, Commissioner Kelly Emerson…
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Moratorium imposed on recreational businesses in Island County
A moratorium on new recreational marijuana businesses was passed Wednesday despite residents concerns that the action would put…
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Support broad for P-8A move to NAS Whidbey
Despite an ongoing debate about jet noise, particularly at Outlying Field Coupeville, residents expressed broad support at a…
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Group to hold public meeting on jet noise
The group opposing flight operations at the U.S. Navy’s Outlying Field Coupeville will hold a meeting on Central…