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Island County appeals GMA decision

Island County’s obligation to protect some ecologically sensitive areas under the state’s Growth Management Act remains unclear after…

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North Whidbey Fire moves forward on new $1.5 mil. station

North Whidbey Fire and Rescue plans to build a new $1.5 million fire station at the corner of…

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County appeals GMA decision

Island County’s obligation to protect some ecologically sensitive areas under the state’s Growth Management Act remains unclear after…

The Oak Harbor Pigfest moved to Pioneer Way last year and the event doubled its attendance.

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Pigfest seeks volunteers

Organizers of the Aug. 9 Oak Harbor Pigfest are bracing for another large turnout after attendance ballooned last…

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Group grabs WGC 5-Person Best Ball title

A quintet cruised to a five-stroke win in the 2015 Whidbey Golf Club Five-Person Best Ball Tournament Sunday,…

An elderly man is in serious condition at the hospital after driving off the road in Oak Harbor Thursday afternoon.

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Man in serious condition after driving car off highway into apartment complex

A silver Dodge Dart heading eastbound into Oak Harbor on Highway 20 hit two cars, left the roadway…

Letters to the Editor

Unhappy with port’s Greenbank Farm vote | Letter

Ah! Thank you, Port of Coupeville commissioners. Finally, you have shown your true nature; blatant tyranny, clear collusion…

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Orca Network to hold event Aug. 8 commemorating 1970 orca capture

In memory of the nearly 40 Southern Resident orcas captured in Washington state, and the 13 orcas killed…

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Island County Commissioners approve changes to Conservation Futures Fund

The Board of Island County Commissioners Wednesday changed the county's Conservation Futures Fund Program to allow considering economics…

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Preserving Coupe’s legacy: Town founder’s house focus of field school

One of Coupeville’s most historically significant structures will get some TLC during this year’s Ebey’s Reserve Preservation Field…

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Three vie for Whidbey General Hospital board Tues.

Voters have three starkly different candidates to choose from in the race for Hospital District Commission position two.

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Coupeville School District Superintendent Shank gets pay bump for new position

The Coupeville School Board extended the contract of Superintendent Jim Shank Monday night and approved an increase in…

Letters to the Editor

Social program turns 50 this week | Letter

On July 30 one of our nation’s most valuable and popular social programs turns 50. Signed into law…