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Late critical areas update prompts action
A state-required update to a section of Island County’s critical areas ordinances is seven years past due and…
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Ebey grant gives barn new protection
A community supported grant program is giving one of Central Whidbey’s most recognizable and historic structures a new…
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Garden club decks Coupeville doors with wreaths
Holding to tradition, members of the Coupeville Garden Club worked to keep the ho-ho-ho spirit alive and well…
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Coupeville approves tight 2013 budget
Times are still tough and with uncertainty about state funding next year, town staff are going to have…
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Petition aims to end Outlying Field flights
An online petition last week aims to shut down the U.S. Navy’s flight practice airstrip in Central Whidbey.…
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Town approves curbside recycling
Mandatory curbside recycling was ushered into Coupeville Tuesday to the tune of “yeahs” and clapping from town council…
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Democratic newcomer challenges House Republican
In what has chalked up as one of the friendliest races of the year, 10th Legislative District incumbent…
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Nichols Bros. lands another ferry contract
There are a lot of smiling faces at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders. Company officials last week announced the…
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Commissioners tackle challenging county budget
Last week marked the conclusion of a series of meetings in which department heads and elected officials presented…
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State to review county meetings
A state expert has reviewed Island County Commissioner Kelly Emerson’s allegations that the board has run afoul of…
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Incumbents advance to general election
It appears voters in Island County Commissioner District 1 are satisfied with the status quo.
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Motorcycling Whidbey sailor at Harborview in intensive care
William “Billy” Wolf, the sailor from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station who spent two nights alone in the…
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Poseidon’s future at Whidbey propped up by letter from CNO
Local and federal legislators aren’t declaring outright victory, but efforts to insure the new P-8A Poseidon aircraft come…