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Living the dream: Family to get new Habitat for Humanity home
It was Alli Gann’s childhood goal to move to Whidbey Island. But about a month after her family…
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Coupeville’s new filtration system starts pumping
The product leaving the Coupeville water treatment plant is now the purest it’s ever been. And within about…
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Commissioner asks EDC to response to AG’s Navy lawsuit
A county commissioner Wednesday urged the Economic Development Council of Island County to respond to the state attorney…
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A place of hope: Local nonprofit’s sober house helps give men a new start
Seven formerly homeless men recently sat in the living room of a North Whidbey house and discussed their…
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Nonprofit Life Flight opening base on Whidbey
Emergency transportation will soon be more immediate on Whidbey Island.
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A whale of a friend: Gov. Jay Inslee praises efforts to save marine creatures, add viewing site on Whidbey Island
Presidential hopeful Gov. Jay Inslee brought his message to save the whales to Whidbey Island Wednesday.
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Report shows WhidbeyHealth still short on cash
A persistent decline in inpatient visits is contributing to low cash reserves for the island hospital district.
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County awards land preservation grants
Island County commissioners last week awarded grants to two projects that will protect open space and expand walking…
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Hearing examiner gives nod to low-income housing
A controversial downtown project proposal won an approval recommendation from city staff and the hearing examiner.
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Professor to discuss study of island’s elusive river otters
Whidbey Island is considered a special place by many, and that goes for a particularly cute marine mammal…
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State AG discusses opioids, Trump at Rotary of Oak Harbor
The state’s top lawyer discussed opioids and his actions against the Trump Administration during his visit with the…
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Retiring Oak Harbor school district teacher earns top honor
Lynn Goebel has been an educator for more than three decades, but that doesn’t mean she’s ever stopped…
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Local brewer taps into neighboring market
Big plans are a-brewing at one Coupeville-based business.