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MLK assembly ignites controversy
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day assembly at Oak Harbor High School sparked controversy last week when a…
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WEAN wants to intervene against Wright’s Crossing
The Whidbey Environmental Action Network made a motion to intervene in support of Island County in an appeal…
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Oak Harbor High School seniors awarded Champions of Diversity scholarships
Nine Oak Harbor High School seniors received scholarships at the 18th annual Champions of Diversity Program at Skagit…
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County seeks volunteers for annual homeless survey on Thursday, Jan. 25
Homelessness is on the rise in Island County, and the human services department needs help gathering information that…
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County inks settlement agreement with WEAN
The Board of Island County Commissioners signed a settlement agreement last week with the Whidbey Environmental Action Network…
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Island County Commissioner Rick Hannold will seek second term
Island County Commissioner Rick Hannold announced he is seeking re-election in 2018.
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Way of the Whales workshop Saturday
Whale enthusiasts are invited to the all-day workshop Ways of Whales from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday…
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Broad View Elementary School Literacy Night a fairy tale success
Knights, dragons and fairies roamed the halls of Broad View Elementary School Thursday night, and they all had…
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Robotics team invites public to design night
Whidbey Island Wildcats robotics team invites members of the community help it choose the robot design for its…
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County commissioner calls prosecutor ‘snake,’ accuses him of lying
Deep-rooted tensions boiled over Wednesday when Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks asked the county board of commissioners for…
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County looking at helping North Whidbey Park and Recreation District
The Board of Island County Commissioners is interested in pursuing a one-year agreement with the North Whidbey Park…
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Navy Sea Cadets ‘build leaders’
Sea Cadets from all over the country gathered last week at Camp Casey to immerse themselves in Navy…
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County looking for public input on Freeland code
Island County Planning and Community Development is looking for more feedback on its draft development regulations for Freeland.…