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Washington state may give Holmes Harbor clean bill of health
Holmes Harbor could be reopened for shellfish harvesting in just a few months, according to state regulators. Island…
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League axes public queries at Whidbey forums
For the first time in at least 15 years, the public will not be quizzing Island County commissioner…
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New Island County road elicits mixed public reaction
The public had its first chance in years to weigh in on a proposal to build a new…
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Island County commissioners battle it out over War of 1812
The Island County Commissioners have approved a resolution honoring the War of 1812 bicentennial, but in an unexpected…
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Legislators present wishes to Whidbey business leaders
If Whidbey Island’s three lawmakers could accomplish a short wish list in Olympia, one item would clean up…
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No matter how cute they are, just leave them alone
Somethings you just never forget and for Oak Harbor resident Heather Shelton, watching a fuzzy little seal pup…
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Island County prosecutor less stressed now that more help is coming
Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks became a happier man this week. On Wednesday, the Island County Commissioners approved…
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Builder seated on Island County planning board
A Camano Island man has been appointed to the Island County Planning Commission.
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Mussel lovers rejoice as Penn Cove reopens for harvest
After being shutdown for nearly a month, Coupeville’s famous mussel farm is once again harvesting in Penn Cove.…
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Island County proceeds with plan for new road
Island County is laying plans to build its first new road in decades and officials are looking for…
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Deep Sea leaves Penn Cove under tow
As planned, the fishing vessel Deep Sea was towed out of Penn Cove this morning and is on…
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Island County EDC looks to better broadband
The Island County Council of Governments has agreed to help fund a small portion of a proposed study…
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Penn Cove’s derelict crab boat: Up, up and away
Weather cooperating, Wednesday will be the derelict crab boat Deep Sea’s last day in Penn Cove. Richard Walker,…