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A new draft facilities master plan includes new department buildings on land recently purchased by the Island County. The plan is still in its early stages and designs for the new buildings likely won’t be made until next year. Photo by Laura Guido/Whidbey News-Times

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New plan outlines possible county shuffle

Offices for Island County departments may be completely reorganized, according to a new draft facilities master plan.

Islanders join protest over immigration policies

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Islanders join protest over immigration policies

‘It isn’t right, and it isn’t normal’

Navy SAR makes appearance at cadet training at Camp Casey

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Navy SAR makes appearance at cadet training at Camp Casey

No one was injured or in distress when the Search and Rescue helicopter from Naval Air Station Whidbey…

‘Lost’ pots can deplete crab numbers

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‘Lost’ pots can deplete crab numbers

Fewer crab pots lost means more crab on the table.

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Three kayakers rescued Sunday

Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue picked up three kayakers struggling against the wind and current Sunday between…

Health officer: summer brings out bats

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Health officer: summer brings out bats

Now that we’re officially in the summer months, we’ll enjoy some longer days, picnics, barbecues and bats.

City auction set for Saturday

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City auction set for Saturday

Only one place in Oak Harbor will be selling a 1978 6600 tractor, high jump uprights and mats,…

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Hannold defends planning commissioner

Island County Commissioner Rick Hannold defended his appointment of Shannon Williams to the county planning commission after she…

Strawberry Daze returns with more to eat and do

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Strawberry Daze returns with more to eat and do

Paige Mueller-Flack hopes to combine education, fun activities and a family-farm atmosphere into the second annual celebration of…

Island County EDC head stays ‘positive’

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Island County EDC head stays ‘positive’

Promoting economic development in Island County comes with its own unique set of challenges, but Sharon Sappington said…

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New education, training program for juvenile court

Island County Juvenile Court will soon start a pilot program aimed at reducing recidivism through education and career…

Photo by Laura Guido/Whidbey News-Times.                                Donovan McCulley cheers at the end of the commencement ceremony Saturday.

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Oak Harbor grads show ‘inspirational ambition’

Oak Harbor High School’s class of 2018 reached graduation through four years of hard work, dedication and some…

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County poised to join opioid lawsuit

Island County is prepared to join multi-district litigation against prescription opioid manufacturers.