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County passes $110 million budget, property tax increases
Island County on Monday passed its $110-million budget and increased its three property tax levies by 1 percent…
Business
Restaurant owners see wharf location as a plus
If Damien and Tiffany Cortez could only say one thing about their new Coupeville restaurant, it would be:…
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County eyes code changes to encourage affordable housing
Island County is in the first steps of implementing code changes to encourage development of more affordable housing…
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Whidbey producer filming ghost-hunting comedy series
Whidbey’s long and rich history and abundance of historical structures would make the island a seemingly perfect place…
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Improperly stored ashes spark blaze in garage
Wood stove ashes in a cardboard box led to a large garage fire Saturday night on North Whidbey.
News
Island County proposes $110 million budget
Island County is anticipating the construction of two major facilities in 2020 and adding several new staff members…
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Ryan’s House director retires from nonprofit she founded
After a decade of helping homeless young people on Whidbey Island, Ryan’s House for Youth Founder and Executive…
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Weed burner ignites house fire
A man using a propane weed burner inadvertently ignited a tree Sunday morning, and the fire spread to…
Business
New Oak Harbor chamber director not content to ride others’ coattails
The former “poster child” for the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce is now at its helm.
Life
Oak Harbor police are guests of honor at academy’s ‘friendsgiving’ feast
What “friendsgiving” is complete without green eggs and ham?
News
Harman says he’ll pay for election recount
A Whidbey News-Times article about errors in election result displays inspired an Oak Harbor mayoral candidate to ask…
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Volunteers needed for annual Thanksgiving dinner in Oak Harbor
Those who are far away from family, down on their luck, don’t like cooking and anyone else are…
News
Greenbank Farm off-leash area not going anywhere, dog lovers told
The beloved off-leash dog area at Greenbank Farm is going to stay intact.