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WhidbeyCon draws fans of magical, monstrous
The magical, mythical, super and monstrous converged in one, free and family-friendly celebration of fandom last weekend.
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Island seniors face isolation
Most Meals on Wheels recipients have similar responses when asked about the program — the food is good…
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Town of Coupeville will no longer mow rights of way
Whidbey’s rainy spring is great for keeping lawns lush, but some homeowners who abut Coupeville roads and sidewalks…
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This time, Wright’s Crossing development faces fewer hurdles
Wright’s Crossing has a new proposed development aimed at tackling the housing crisis — this time, with fewer…
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Firefighters to confront district board at meeting
A number of North Whidbey firefighters are unhappy with how their district commissioners are governing, but the fire…
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No chickens harmed in coop fire
No birds or people were injured or killed in a chicken coop fire Monday morning.
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Farmers markets open for season
Vendors and visitors braved wind and rain Saturday as Coupeville launched the 2019 farmers market season.
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Outgoing WhidbeyHealth CEO to receive ‘incentive compensation’
WhidbeyHealth commissioners decided Monday to give the outgoing CEO her annual incentive compensation.
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Coupeville’s Community Green project finally gets underway
Long-awaited parking improvements are underway in Coupeville.
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County opioid outreach one of most successful in region
Just after the second anniversary of its launch, the Island County Opioid Outreach program boasts one of the…
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Oak Harbor man charged with domestic assault
An Oak Harbor man is accused of strangling a woman whom he claimed assaulted him, according to court…
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County reviews code changes to address housing crisis
Island County commissioners and planning staff are gearing up to make policy changes to facilitate more affordable housing…