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Local leaders discuss housing solutions — again
The restrictive nature of the state’s Growth Management Act, the lack of available units and delays in permits…
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Senators request contamination standards info
Washington’s two senators joined 16 of their Senate colleagues in requesting information from the Department of Defense and…
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County residents tend to be generous
People who live in Island County are among the most charitable in the state.
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Hearing examiner to consider rezone, variance
The public is welcome to comment during an Oak Harbor hearing examiner meeting on a requested rezone and…
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Island County to simplify its code
For years, there have been complaints that Island County’s land-use code is too complicated for both the public…
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WhidbeyHealth CEO Geri Forbes announces retirement after four years of controversy, change and construction
Bottom line got healthier than took a turn for the worse
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Catholic church closes on base after 77 years
Members of a Catholic congregation at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island say they are heartbroken that services will…
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Coupeville Port looking to fill commissioner opening
Port of Coupeville commissioners are deciding how to fill a vacant seat after district 1 Commissioner William Bell…
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County considers possible restoration at Oak Harbor Marina
Oak Harbor is trying to improve its marina both for boaters as well as fish and other wildlife.
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Jamboree by the Sea coming in April
Deception Pass Sail and Power Squadron, a Washington non-profit, is hosting two public service events called Jamboree By…
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Pentagon urging weaker standard for PFAS cleanup
It’s unclear what impact, if any, the Penta-gon’s proposal to weaken standards for groundwater pollution found around military…
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Garden-tool-wielding woman sent to prison
An Oak Harbor woman who yelled at police to shoot her while she was armed with a garden…