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County adopts plan to address homelessness
The homeless housing plan required by the state obtained Island County commissioners’ approval.
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City looking at restrictions on RV parking
Adoption of the ordinance isn’t asssured, as council members expressed reservations.
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School facilities work continues despite strain
Director of Facilities Brian Hunt presented information about his department’s school year-to-date.
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Expanding heart care close to home
A pair of cardiologists are bringing new heart to WhidbeyHealth hospital with expanded medical care.
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Amending property agreement could create ‘legal risks’ for town
Town officials spent months devising an amendment to increase the land’s limited capacity for housing
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Victim mourned at vehicular homicide sentencing
Oak Harbor resident Travis Loetterle was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his crimes.
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Freeland man pleads guilty to murdering mother
Justin Wiener pleaded guilty in Island County Superior Court to murder in the first degree.
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County surface water quality declining
Over half of the locations sampled county-wide failed to meet the state’s standards for water quality
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Concerns raised about kratom use on Whidbey
Oak Harbor City Council members discussed whether to regulate the sale of kratom within city limits.
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Forgotten county lots eyed by realtor
Should high-density housing be developed on more than 20 combined acres of land in North Whidbey?
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Oak Harbor teen arrested for alleged kidnapping
A 17-year-old boy was arrested last week on suspicion of kidnapping a teenage girl at gunpoint.
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City annexation may face legal fight
An environmental group has pledged to challenge the legality of Oak Harbor’s recent annexation.