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Arguments set for WEAN’s lawsuit over Navy training at parks

A judge in Thurston County Superior Court is going to hear arguments on a WEAN lawsuit April 1.

Governor Jay Inslee signs SB 5974 into law during a bill signing Friday, March 25, 2022, outside the ferry terminal in Mukilteo, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Transportation package includes ferry improvements

Gov. Jay Inslee’s $17 billion transportation package includes $10.5 million for Whidbey projects.

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Climate action change plan approved by Langley city council

The plan includes three overarching goals, which are supported by strategies and actions.

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Ebey’s Forever preservation grants awarded

Eleven historic Central Whidbey landmarks will receive funding for building preservation projects.

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Residents asks South Whidbey school board to cut ties with agencies

A letter urged the South Whidbey School Board to reclaim its “rightful authority.”

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Diamond resigns from school board

John Diamond resigned because he accepted a job in Longview, Wash., that begins April 11.

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Golf cart heist reported | Island Scanner

Wednesday, March 9

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Oak Harbor shoplifter charged with burglary

A woman who stole $6.99 worth of food from a grocery store is facing a felony burglary charge.

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City looks at options as cost estimate soars for park construction

Cost estimates for the first phase of park development exceeded the budget by around $3 million.

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Langley building moratorium not making comeback

Councilmember Rhonda Salerno withdrew her motion for a moratorium for new development proposals.

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Oak Harbor woman loses house in mortgage misunderstanding

A lender foreclosed and sold a home after mistakenly assuming the occupants no longer lived there.

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Officials decry ferry service

Island County leaders will send a letter to legislators about Whidbey’s current subpar ferry service.

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County adopts affordable housing sales tax

The 0.1% sales tax will generate an estimated $1.1 million a year toward the program.