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    Articles by Laura Guido
    Oak Harbor developer wants Board to reconsider appeal denial
    Oak Harbor developer wants Board to reconsider appeal...
    By Laura Guido • March 9, 2018 1:30 am

    The developer Wright’s Crossing, LLC filed a motion to reconsider Thursday after the Growth Management Hearings Board dismissed its appeal.

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    Island County improves code enforcement
    Island County improves code enforcement
    By Laura Guido • March 6, 2018 1:30 am

    There are still junked cars, squatters, failed septic fields and other violations of Island County code, but recent changes have…

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    South End getting first medicaid chemical dependency office
    South End getting first medicaid chemical dependency office
    By Laura Guido • March 2, 2018 1:30 am

    Freeland will soon be home to the first medicaid-funded, substance use disorder treatment facility on South Whidbey.

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    New county contract brings added WSU programming
    New county contract brings added WSU programming
    By Laura Guido • March 2, 2018 1:30 am

    As of March 1, Washington State University Extension, Island County serves as an independent contractor with Island County instead of…

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    Landing’s water tests high in fecal coliform
    Landing’s water tests high in fecal coliform
    By Laura Guido • March 2, 2018 1:30 am

    A recent report by the county’s public health department found there’s poop matter in the surface water at Ebey’s Landing.

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    County commissioners lack confidence in Freeland sewer board
    County commissioners lack confidence in Freeland sewer board
    By Laura Guido • February 27, 2018 1:30 am

    The Island County Board of Commissioners responded with skepticism Wednesday to a request for funding from the Freeland Water and…

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    Larsen discusses local impacts of proposed budget
    Larsen discusses local impacts of proposed budget
    By Laura Guido • February 27, 2018 1:30 am

    U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen sat down with officials from across Island County on Friday to discuss potential impacts of the…

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    Man uninjured in rollover on icy Madrona Way
    Man uninjured in rollover on icy Madrona Way
    By Laura Guido • February 23, 2018 1:30 am

    A 23-year-old man was uninjured after his Chevy pickup rolled over on Madrona Way Thursday afternoon.

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    State lawmaker aims to improve recycling process
    State lawmaker aims to improve recycling process
    By Laura Guido • February 20, 2018 1:30 am

    Many people feel a sense of accomplishment when they opt to recycle instead of throwing everything in the trash. However,…

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    New building permit fees expected to reduce costs
    New building permit fees expected to reduce costs
    By Laura Guido • February 20, 2018 1:30 am

    The Board of Island County Commissioners is set to vote on building permit fee changes, including stock plan review fees…

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    Interactive ‘wax museum’ brings history to life for local students
    Interactive ‘wax museum’ brings history to life for...
    By Laura Guido • February 13, 2018 1:30 am

    Last week, a miniature Albert Einstein, Sonia Sotomayor, Jane Goodall, Martin Luther King Jr. and other notable figures from the…

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    Gifts from the Heart turns sweet 16
    Gifts from the Heart turns sweet 16
    By Laura Guido • February 13, 2018 1:30 am

    Clients at Gifts at the Heart Food Bank will be in for a rare sweet treat to celebrate the coincidence…

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    Forest practices code changes head to board
    Forest practices code changes head to board
    By Laura Guido • February 13, 2018 1:30 am

    Island County Planning Commission voted Monday to amend code related to forest practices in response to a settlement agreement filed…

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