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State board rejects Island County’s temporary areas ordinance
A state hearings board rejected the critical areas ordinance the county adopted last February because it was temporary.
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Campground closes at South Whidbey State Park
The days of overnight camping at South Whidbey State Park are likely over for good.
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Burn to learn: Whidbey firefighters train in live fire
Thirteen firefighting candidates went up against flames, smoke and heat during a live fire training on North Whidbey…
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NY Times journalist to kick off lectures | Letter
A very successful fundraising lunch was held at Useless Bay Country Club late last month by members of…
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Despite glitches, first Miss OH was a success | Letter
On May 2 we celebrated a special moment of firsts for Oak Harbor as we crowned Miss Oak…
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Responders deserve our sincere thanks | Letter
Firefighters and the Island County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tragic fire that recently occurred on Bay Front…
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Can we save one starfish at a time? | Sound Off
Many of us love “The Starfish Story,” a tale traced to an essay by the American anthropologist and…
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Nurse back on the job at Whidbey General
A registered nurse was reinstated to her position after the state nurses’ association filed a complaint against Whidbey…
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First few days of Filing Week yield surprise candidates
There were surprises for Whidbey Island voters in the first couple of days of candidate Filing Week.
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New CEO the face of Whidbey General Hospital
Whidbey General Hospital’s new CEO Geri Forbes demonstrated a new brand of leadership Saturday when she attended a…
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Oak Harbor: A Century of Cityhood
As Oak Harbor history goes, the dirt underneath Karla Freund’s feet is essentially hallowed ground.
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1-0 loss ends Wolves’ postseason | Baseball
A single run is all Cascade Christian needed to defeat the Coupeville High School baseball team in the…