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Oak Harbor developer wants Board to reconsider appeal denial
The developer Wright’s Crossing, LLC filed a motion to reconsider Thursday after the Growth Management Hearings Board dismissed…
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Island County improves code enforcement
There are still junked cars, squatters, failed septic fields and other violations of Island County code, but recent…
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South End getting first medicaid chemical dependency office
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
As of March 1, Washington State University Extension, Island County serves as an independent contractor with Island County…
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Landing’s water tests high in fecal coliform
A recent report by the county’s public health department found there’s poop matter in the surface water at…
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County commissioners lack confidence in Freeland sewer board
The Island County Board of Commissioners responded with skepticism Wednesday to a request for funding from the Freeland…
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Larsen discusses local impacts of proposed budget
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen sat down with officials from across Island County on Friday to discuss potential impacts…
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Man uninjured in rollover on icy Madrona Way
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
Many people feel a sense of accomplishment when they opt to recycle instead of throwing everything in the…
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New building permit fees expected to reduce costs
The Board of Island County Commissioners is set to vote on building permit fee changes, including stock plan…
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Interactive ‘wax museum’ brings history to life for local students
Last week, a miniature Albert Einstein, Sonia Sotomayor, Jane Goodall, Martin Luther King Jr. and other notable figures…
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Gifts from the Heart turns sweet 16
Clients at Gifts at the Heart Food Bank will be in for a rare sweet treat to celebrate…
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Forest practices code changes head to board
Island County Planning Commission voted Monday to amend code related to forest practices in response to a settlement…