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Oak Harbor man accused of possessing child porn
A Navy man is accused of exchanging images of child porn and bestiality with a chief petty officer.
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Navy to drill PFAS monitoring wells on town property
The Coupeville town council approved the Navy’s request to drill two new PFAS monitoring wells.
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Coupeville Elementary opens sensory room
For some students, being ready to learn starts not with a textbook, but with a moment of calm.
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Report highlights busy year for county Public Health
Public Health Deputy Director Taylor Lawson shared a “sneak peek” of the department’s Impact Report.
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County sets meetings for potential jail sites
Island County leaders are looking at three possible locations for the construction of a new jail.
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Mayor, council get raises
The Oak Harbor mayor and council members got a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment.
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Mayor signs letter opposed to defunding public works account
The governor wants to take millions from a fund that helps local governments build infrastructure.
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Attorney appointed to hospital board
Katherine Nelson is a health dispute arbitrator and attorney.
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Northern neighbor to help Whidbey conquer a common ‘alien invader’— Scotch broom
Vancouver Island is lending Whidbey Island its battle plan for vanquishing a common foe.
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District to review elementary school boundaries
A team of community members will meet periodically this spring to develop a recommendation.
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HOA policy hinders removal of unsafe trees
Getting approval to remove a tree which damaged a home took two months for a North Whidbey resident.
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Drones could bolster fire department responses
Drones could help North Whidbey Fire and Rescue respond to search and rescue calls.
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St. Clair not seeking reelection, ‘Granta Claus’ throws hat in ring
This year is a consequential election year for Island County government.