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County commissioner floating new county prayer policy
Business meetings of the Island County Board of Commissioners may soon begin with a dash of the divine.…
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County commissioners green-light public plan
A public participation strategy for Island County’s multi-year comprehensive plan update was approved by the commissioners last week.…
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Rhododendron trail plan gets nod from commissioners
Island County commissioners green-lighted a plan recently to extend Rhododendron Trail on Central Whidbey. The board gave the…
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WAIF plans grand opening for BaRC store
Hoping to garner more attention and excitement over its newest project, Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation will hold a…
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County Clean Water Utility goes under scrutiny
Island County’s controversial clean water utility will be under a microscope of scrutiny next week. At the request…
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Hill at Hastie Lake, Zylstra to get $1.13-million fix
A dangerous dip on a rural North Whidbey road is slated for a $1 million fix this summer.…
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Whidbey General Hospital seeks candidates
Whidbey General Hospital officials are putting out a call for people interested in serving as the District No.…
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Fire destroys Oak Harbor garage; home spared but badly damaged
An Oak Harbor home on Northwest Hyak Drive was damaged Sunday when an unexplained fire began in the…
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County planning chief’s job offered to Oregon candidate
An Oregon planning director was offered the job of Island County planning chief Monday. David Wechner, head of…
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Filings portend busy election season in Island County
Close of filing week for open public offices on Whidbey Island promises a busy election season ahead. In…
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Drug Court officials: Recovery Services needs to be replaced
Island County Recovery Services was on trial before the county commissioners Wednesday. A contingent of Drug Court officials…
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Early morning fire destroys North Whidbey mobile home
A fire of unknown origin claimed a mobile home on North Whidbey this morning. The blaze is believed…
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Lavender farmer appointed to Island County board
Central Whidbey farmer Sarah Richards was appointed to the Conservation Futures Citizen Advisory Board this week. Richards was…