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Susan Jensen draws the thaw of global warming
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County commissioner calls prosecutor ‘snake,’ accuses him of lying
Deep-rooted tensions boiled over Wednesday when Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks asked the county board of commissioners for…
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County looking at helping North Whidbey Park and Recreation District
The Board of Island County Commissioners is interested in pursuing a one-year agreement with the North Whidbey Park…
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Wright’s Crossing appeals to state board
A developer who wants to build a large-scale development south of Oak Harbor is taking a couple of…
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Judge looking for new court commissioner
A longtime court commissioner in Island County District Court resigned this week, leaving an opening for any lawyer…
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Munns to serve as mayor pro tem
Beth Munns may find herself running council meetings or cutting ribbons this year.
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Developer files suit to reverse county’s decision
Island County submitted an answer and affirmative defense last month to a lawsuit filed by a developer who…
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Navy Sea Cadets ‘build leaders’
Sea Cadets from all over the country gathered last week at Camp Casey to immerse themselves in Navy…
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County looking for public input on Freeland code
Island County Planning and Community Development is looking for more feedback on its draft development regulations for Freeland.…
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Island County Housing Authority sees increase in federal grant
The Housing Authority of Island County in Coupeville recently received a $51,269 grant from the U.S. Department of…
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South Whidbey Skagit Valley campus moves to new location
Skagit Valley College’s South Whidbey Center is on the move again.
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Whale experts encouraged by uptick in winter sightings
The Southern Resident orcas are making their way back to the shores of Whidbey Island after a summer…
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Oak Harbor man dies in Friday morning crash
An Oak Harbor man died this morning in a two-car accident on Silver Lake Road.