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WEAN isn’t suing county for first time in 25 years
Whidbey Environmental Action Network has no active cases against Island County.
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School levies, bonds across Whidbey set for Feb. 8 ballot
School bonds and levies on the February ballot will fund nurses, sports and capital projects.
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Tsunami warning fizzled, future threat real
State and county officials have long warned about the possibility of a tsunami striking the island.
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Despite challenges, ferry ridership in pandemic is on the rise
Ferry ridership is approaching pre-pandemic levels, but the same cannot be said for staffing levels.
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Oak Harbor man charged with violating court order
An Oak Harbor man allegedly tried to break down the door of a house on North Whidbey.
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Spike in COVID cases hits schools in Oak Harbor
The district’s COVID dashboard reported a total of 147 cases in students and 25 in staff members.
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Man gets jail for vehicular assault
A Langley man was sentenced to jail for driving intoxicated and seriously injuring a passenger.
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Man to be sentenced again for child rape
A former Coupeville resident may be resentenced due to new case law regarding juvenile offenders.
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Island County expands COVID testing hours
This coming week, testing will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 18, 20 and 21…
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Port sets $20 an hour minimum wage for staff
Executive Director Stan Reeves broached the subject at a recent Port of South Whidbey meeting.
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Appeal filed against homeless shelter project
A proposed overnight homeless shelter has drawn criticism from neighbors.
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Former Island County man who killed Stanwood girl gets another chance at release
A state Supreme Court ruling could affect other incarcerated people who committed crimes as juveniles.