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Island County Treasurer’s Office honors volunteers who help keep department running

A small host of volunteers were honored by Island County elected officials last week for their critical contributions…

North Whidbey resident Bill Strowbridge addresses the Island County Commissioners Monday with an ordinance meant to be “tongue in cheek” to another proposal that seeks to establish a petition process for no shooting areas.

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Proposed rules eased for Island County no-shooting areas

The Island County Commissioners are earning praise this week from some critics of a proposal to create a…

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Online petition targets Outlying Field near Coupeville

An online petition that aims to shut down the U.S. Navy’s Outlying Field on Central Whidbey garnered more…

Coupeville residents Michael Ferri

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Island County same-sex couples gather Thursday for new licenses

Thirty years ago, Jim Sherman’s life changed forever. He was working for the state of California and living…

Coupeville resident Sally Fox tosses in the last of her recyclables at the recycle center just outside of town on Highway 20. Later that evening

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Coupeville council approves curbside recycling program

Mandatory curbside recycling was ushered into Coupeville last week to the tune of “yeahs” and clapping from town…

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Whidbey chambers of commerce garner lions share of 2 percent funds

A special tax collected from lodging industry businesses in Island County will contribute $150,000 toward tourism promotion next…

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Proposed Island County gun rules rile residents

Residents of rural communities in Island County may soon have a say in whether or not their neighbors…

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Island County Democrats file PDC complaint

The election may be over but Island County Democrats are still fighting on behalf of their candidates. Early…

Greenbank resident Wendy Waitt dumps her recyclables at Island County’s facility in Coupeville. A curbside program is again being discussed for Island Disposal customers who live in rural county areas.

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Island County looks at curbside recycling

A curbside recycling program almost identical to the one pitched more than four years ago is being considered…

Robert Hrycenko

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Public access still unclear in Island County shoreline plan

The first of two scheduled public hearings concerning a long-range shoreline planning document update for Island County was…

Elections Office administrator Kirk Huffer hefts bags used to transport ballots from collection boxes.

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Island County auditor expecting big voter turnout Tuesday

Island County election officials said they expect a strong voter turnout for Tuesday’s General Election. Not only is…

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Public access a hot topic in Island County shoreline plan

Property rights advocates may be pleased with several possible alternatives to controversial sections of Island County’s shoreline rules…

Coupeville kindergartner Navaeh Hertlein-Darby

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Whidbey pumpkin patches offers harvest fun

Finding the perfect pumpkin is no easy task. You can look at a thousand and still find yourself…