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Forest Service sued for granting Growler flights over Olympics
The U.S. Forest Service is being sued for its decision to grant the U.S. Navy special-use permits that…
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All things Whidbey focus of 10-day event starting Friday
Friday, Sept. 29, kicks off the first-ever Whidbey Island Grown Week, a 10-day event that will feature local…
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Voter registration events set for Sept. 26
From 10 a.m to 1 p.m., Island County Elections will hold voter registration events at two locations on…
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NAS Whidbey celebrates 75th anniversary
On the date of its commissioning 75 years ago, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island paid tribute to its…
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Burn ban restrictions reduced
With the return of wet weather, Island County Sheriff Mark Brown, who’s also the county’s fire marshal, has…
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Oak Harbor couple’s Caribbean trip a hurricane nightmare
Jesse and Renee Lopez thought a trip to the Caribbean would be a fun place to celebrate Jesse’s…
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Commissioners dine, dish with League of Women voters
County commissioners voiced approval of early adoption of integrated mental health services and doubts about the Wrights Crossing…
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Oak Harbor Schools work with UW to address youth suicides
Oak Harbor Schools are starting a partnership this month with a center for suicide prevention after recent survey…
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Free ‘Star Party’ is Friday night
Island County Astronomical Society is hosting its free Star Party Friday night at Fort Nugent park.
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County hopes to simplify shoreline permit process
Island County Community Development staff members are working to increase the efficiency in issuing shoreline-development permits.
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Community invited to the Loft event Saturday
From 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, the Loft on Fidalgo & Dock streets will be open for the…
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Accident leaves a big mess for biz owner to clean up
An Asphalt Quality Sealers truck turned on its side Thursday, spilling asphalt sealcoating into a field.
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Failing dike a concern for homeowners association
An earth-and-cobble dike, tidegate and other infrastructure built in the early 1900s by settlers are deteriorating and aren’t…