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Logs cause ferry cancellations on Christmas Eve

The Salish turned back to Port Townsend due to driftwood obstructing Keystone Harbor.

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Oak Harbor woman accused of robbery, assault

A resident is accused of entering a home unlawfully and assaulting a woman who was dating her ex.

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Hospital’s behavioral health care is seeing positive results

WhidbeyHealth is making strides in addressing the island’s need for mental health services.

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Whidbey activists propose change to county forest code

A loophole in the DNR’s foresting permits allows developers to forgo environmental impact studies.

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An Island Disposal customer fills a recycling container.

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Langley residents oppose new recycling program

The convenience of curbside recycling pick-up could soon become a reality for Langley citizens.

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Commissioners to increase their travel stipend

The commissioners rescinded pay increases but found another way to receive higher compensation.

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Langley trims its city commissions

Two former citizen-led commissions in Langley are officially on their way to being disbanded.

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Cascadia Water customers may see bills double

A significant hike in rates may still be on the horizon for customers of Cascadia Water.

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Cost of taking out the trash to spike

Whidbey residents who drop off trash will see a price hike.

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Port to hike some moorage rates

Customers of the South Whidbey Harbor will see increases in the rates they pay to moor their boats.

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An aerial view of the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

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Port of South Whidbey receives another extension for county grant

The grant funds significant capital and infrastructure projects on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

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Fairgrounds boundary line issue uncertain

It turns out that fairgrounds’ food booths might not actually be located on school district property.

The small yellow rectangle on the top left corner of this map shows the "Five-Acre Woods." The school district's parcel, which measures 21.27 acres, is located on the other side of the intersection. (Map provided by the Town of Coupeville)

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Town pursues limited urban growth area

Coupeville is seeking to create a limited urban growth area to annex two parcels.