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Cynthia Jensen of Camano was one of several Island County residents who said a proposed six-month moratorium on new recreational marijuana distribution and production businesses was dropped on them at the last minute.

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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…

Dick Johnson points at the four paving bricks listing his familymembers.

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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…

A great blue heron flies along the shoreline of the Coupeville waterfront.

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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…

The PBY Memorial Foundation on Seaplane Base is seeking war and military related items to include in the museum.

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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…

William “Billy” Wolf survived three days in the Cascades after a crippling dirt bike accident.

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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…

Debbie Thompson

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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…

Maxwelton Farm has sued Island County claiming that Planning Director David Wechner acted out of the scope of his authority by ordering them to cease and desist maintenance on their water drainage ditches.

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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…

The Island County Board of Commissioners discuss the 2014 county budget.

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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…