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‘Out of this world’ ice cream rolls into town
An encounter with an ice cream van in New York, a conversation with a young nephew and a…
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Pioneer Way business owner faces murky future
One Oak Harbor business may be displaced if a proposed project for a low-income housing unit on Pioneer…
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Personality profiles offer insight into officials’ leadership styles
Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson is likely to seek an environment where quality is more important than quantity…
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Historic sheep barn repurposed
Tucked away on the Pratt Loop Trail, a formerly dilapidated 1930s sheep barn will soon serve as a…
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County launches new app to report service requests
Concerns about potholes, dead animals, vandalism in parks and more can now be submitted to Island County using…
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Drug court grad ‘thankful’ for getting arrested, going to jail
Conrad Standinger doesn’t remember being put into the Island County Adult Felony Drug Court program, but he’s glad…
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Vet services coordinator is here to help
Cynthia Besaw left the Air Force after seven years of service with a broken back, shattered foot and…
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School recognized for being green
Ongoing sustainability efforts at Broad View Elementary started a decade ago as well as new initiatives were recently…
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Bench will be dedicated to longtime Oak Harbor leader
Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor and the Oak Harbor School District will dedicate a bench at Oak Harbor…
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Commissioners have questions about city request
Island County commissioners want more answers from the City of Oak Harbor before they are willing to move…
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County looking at new road to Whidbey Air Park
Island County will apply for a grant to study the potential of building a road to the industrial…
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Island County officials dispute state’s projected ridership numbers for Mukilteo-to-Clinton ferry
Island County is disputing low projected growth numbers for the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry route that Washington State Ferries recently…
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Mount Vernon firefighter to challenge Rep. Norma Smith
A Mount Vernon resident running for state representative of district 10 said education, public safety and transportation are…