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Sea Mar holding clothing, blanket drive
Sea Mar Behavioral Health Center kicked off a clothing and blanket drive on Sept. 5. Donation boxes will…
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Church holding preparedness fair Saturday
A Neighborhood Preparedness Fair will be held 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the Family Bible Church in Oak Harbor.
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Freeland to grow, but not as a city, says county
Island County is moving closer to laying the framework of its long-awaited development regulations for Freeland.
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Wine event to benefit United Way
The Instant Wine Cellar party to benefit United Way of Island County is planned for 7 p.m. on…
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Fire-starters: Using flames to clear way for prairie’s native plants
Local organizations are turning to fire as a means of renewal.
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County allots Big Brother Big Sisters funding from stat marijuana tax
A year ago, 11-year-old Matthew Smith was behind in school, mostly kept to himself and spent nearly all…
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VAQ-131 returns from deployment
Family and friends of the Electronic Attack Squadron 131 welcomed home the “Lancers” Aug. 18 after a seven-month…
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Escaped Atlantic salmon biting on Whidbey
After the recent net pen failure that resulted in the release of over 300,000 Atlantic salmon, the Washington…
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Islanders hold rally denouncing racism
Last Friday afternoon members of the group Indivisible Whidbey and others gathered at an assembly against racism in…
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County approves critical areas ordinance
The Island County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday to update the critical area ordinance, a process that’s…
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Fire district saves money by retrofitting old rescue truck into a ‘rolling toolbox’
When a fire engine breaks down, it can’t just be taken into the nearest auto shop.
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Garage of Blessings helps kids get ready to go ‘back to school’
Garage of Blessings in Oak Harbor will be hosting a series of events to get students ready for…