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Civilian employees at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station face furloughs under sequestration
If sequestration goes into effect this Friday, an estimated 1,200 civilian workers at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station…
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Changing Hands: NAS Whidbey commander passes reins to helicopter pilot
Capt. Mike “Nort” Nortier, a veteran helicopter pilot, took command of Whidbey Island Naval Air Station Friday. He…
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Exiting commander reflects on Whidbey accomplishments
After three and a half years at the stick, Capt. Jay Johnston turned over leadership of Whidbey Island…
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Fewer riders, canceled trips plague ferries
Already under fire over a slew of cost and design concerns, Washington’s newest ferries are earning fresh criticism…
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Hawkins appointed as new Island County District Court judge
Former Island County prosecutor and Coupeville resident Bill Hawkins is the next District Court judge. Hawkins, 57, was…
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Coupeville bluff erosion declared an emergency
Erosion of the bluff on Northeast Front Street in Coupeville appears to have slowed over the past week,…
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Freeland low-income housing project faces permitting issue
A $6.3-million, low-income housing project planned for Freeland may be derailed because of a permitting issue. Island County…
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Ban on fish pens debated in Olympia
Anticipating difficult negotiations with state regulators over their recent ban on net-pen salmon farming, the Island County commissioners…
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Three finalists named for Island County District Court judge
Island County Commissioners narrowed the pool of candidates for District Court Judge this week. On Wednesday, the board…
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Island County considers holding public hearings at night
In an effort to comply with Island County code, the commissioners may soon start holding some public hearings…
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Island County targets gun-ban law
Following suit with city of Oak Harbor, Island County is setting its sights on doing away with its…
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Island County curbside recycling program faces bleak future
The final nail in the coffin of mandatory curbside recycling hasn’t been hammered yet but it’s looking more…
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Island County to interview candidates for district court judge replacement
The Island County commissioners will publicly interview seven candidates next week to replace District Court Judge Peter Strow.…