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County moves toward integrated care for Medicaid recipients
The approximately 14,000 individuals in Island County eligible for Medicaid benefits will soon have access to integrated physical…
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Commission split 2-1 over expanded planning area
Island County Commissioners disagree over Oak Harbor’s proposal to expand its “joint planning area,” or JPA, boundary.
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County survey looks at housing concerns
Island County recently released a survey to gather information about residents’ housing experiences in the county.
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Survivor trusts in self to fight cancer her way
In June 2004, Rowenna Houghton had her furniture packed and was ready to move to Oak Harbor. Then…
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Crescent Harbor celebrates new covered play structure and garden
Inclement weather won’t have to keep Crescent Harbor Elementary School students inside anymore. The school held a grand…
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Open houses to look at county trails plan
Island County Public Works will hold open houses 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, Monday, Oct. 30 and…
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Fire district seeks bond support
With aging fire engines and increased emergency call volumes, Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue is asking voters…
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Oak Harbor may get artsy with catch basins, manhole covers
Storm drain facilities on Pioneer Way or in Windjammer Park may soon feature an artistic touch as well…
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Former Search and Rescue members reunite
On Sunday, Sept. 10, around 90 brothers gathered to tell “sea stories,” joke about not fitting into old…
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Sheriff lifting burn ban on Sunday
Iincreased moisture levels prompted Sheriff Mark Brown to lift the county ban on outdoor burning, starting at 8…
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Car strikes pump house near WAIF
A young woman hit a stop sign, a campground sign and a county well pump house near WAIF…
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North island sheriff’s precinct deemed unusable
The north precinct for the Island County Sheriff’s Office has been deemed unsuitable, and the county is seeking…
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Park windmill becoming a debris hazard
Oak Harbor City Council is considering removing the windmill in Windjammer Park to avoid debris falling off of…