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WhidbeyHealth partners with FERNS for forensic nursing services for survivors of violence

Beginning Nov. 17, FERNS nurses will provide on-call coverage at WhidbeyHealth seven days a week.

A meal tray from Island County Jail has beef gravy over noodles with mixed vegetable, corn bread and garlic roll.

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Island County jail to serve cold breakfast to save money

The inmates would still get hot lunch and dinner under the option.

Photo by David Welton
Island County Commissioners are wondering if more can be done to reduce the cost of hauling old and abandoned vehicles, such as this one that suffered catastrophic damage from a fire.

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Island County officials eye cheap options for car disposal

A Clinton resident could be charged $400 to have a car hauled away by a North Whidbey company.

Photo by Joe A. Kunzler
Vapor forms of an EA-18G Growler as it streaks through blue skies.

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Government shutdown delays Growler study

Federal judge stays deadline for the Amended Analysis of the Environmental Impact Statement.

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Advisory vote on fireworks set for 2026, but city residents can’t take part

Measure will ask whether to ban the use of consumer fireworks in unincorporated areas.

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Support for food orgs grows ahead of SNAP cuts

Several entities on Whidbey are taking matters into their own hands.

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Island County veteran services make a difference

The two officers aid veterans in filing disability compensation claims and more.

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State Auditor issues finding against ICOM

The financial statements audit report covers the period of Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 31, 2023.

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Peterson, Marrow likely winners in council races

Oak Harbor voters made their choices clear in what appears to be a nail-biter-free election.

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Marrow and Peterson leading in Oak Harbor Council races in Tuesday election

Write-in hospital board candidacy looks to be unsuccessful

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Schools face shortfall in special ed funding

Military families with special needs children are intentionally assigned to NAS Whidbey Island.

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Oak Harbor council asks questions, moves forward with parks, recreational facilities and green spaces planning

If the Lorax spoke for the trees in Oak Harbor, he might have had plenty to say last…

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Whidbey Community Foundation launches food resilience fund

The new fund is seeded with $50,000 with board approval from WCF’s discretionary reserve.