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Late school board member honored

The next time the South Whidbey School Board meets, it will be in a room named for Julie…

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Hospital plan has millions in cuts, new revenue

A strategic plan by WhidbeyHealth’s interim CEO stabilized the public hospital district’s finances.

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County considers accessory dwelling unit code

Island County commissioners took a concrete step to help increase affordable housing on Whidbey.

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A South Whidbey cow was saved from a muddy predicament this week by South Whidbey Fire/EMS.

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Three critters rescued in two weeks

Firefighters on South Whidbey rescued three animals from precarious situations recently.

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County may give Freeland Hall to parks and rec

A historic South Whidbey building may change hands.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Lotz
A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler flies over Afghanistan, Jan. 23, 2020. The EA-18G has the capabilities to perform a wide range of enemy defense suppression missions with the latest electronic attack technology, jamming pods, and satellite communications.

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Navy proposed budget cuts 25 Growlers

The Navy’s budget proposes to mothball all five expeditionary EA-18G Growler squadrons at NAS Whidbey

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Gravel may smooth park costs

Oak Harbor officials are looking at gravel as a solution for controlling the costs of a park.

Oak Harbor Public Schools Transportation Director Francis Bagarella helped the school district secure a grant to cover the cost of its new all-electric bus. (File photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times)

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Public, board support green school initiatives

Oak Harbor School Board endorsed a proposal to petition for green infrastructure funds.

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Temporary closures announced at Island County solid waste transfer stations

Due to the inability of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad to provide intermodal shipping containers, which are used…

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Gobbler stuck in truck | Island Scanner

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Man sentenced for stealing running car

A man who kissed a stranger and stole a car parked in front of a 7-Eleven was sent…

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Council discusses Angel sculpture, considers options

A giant sculpture called Angel de la Creatividad once again inspired really long discussions.

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County looks at buying buildings

Island County commissioners are in the market for properties in both Coupeville and Oak Harbor.