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Trail project, Island Transit van pool purchases put on hold
An on-again, off-again trail project in Clinton is off again, and Island Transit’s plans to purchase 24 replacement…
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County passes $110 million budget, property tax increases
Island County on Monday passed its $110-million budget and increased its three property tax levies by 1 percent…
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County eyes code changes to encourage affordable housing
Island County is in the first steps of implementing code changes to encourage development of more affordable housing…
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Whidbey producer filming ghost-hunting comedy series
Whidbey’s long and rich history and abundance of historical structures would make the island a seemingly perfect place…
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Improperly stored ashes spark blaze in garage
Wood stove ashes in a cardboard box led to a large garage fire Saturday night on North Whidbey.
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Island County proposes $110 million budget
Island County is anticipating the construction of two major facilities in 2020 and adding several new staff members…
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Ryan’s House director retires from nonprofit she founded
After a decade of helping homeless young people on Whidbey Island, Ryan’s House for Youth Founder and Executive…
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I-1639 mandated training class offered
North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association is offering a series of safety classes to the general public.
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Weed burner ignites house fire
A man using a propane weed burner inadvertently ignited a tree Sunday morning, and the fire spread to…
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Couple pleads guilty to lying about boy’s cancer to get life insurance
An Oak Harbor man who attempted to fraudulently obtain life insurance on his son after the boy was…
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Assault victim found walking barefoot after escape
A Whidbey woman jumped out the window of a home to escape from a man who had beaten,…
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Bunny ailment hits Whidbey
Now may not be the best time for Whidbey Island residents or visitors to pick up any furry…
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Harman says he’ll pay for election recount
A Whidbey News-Times article about errors in election result displays inspired an Oak Harbor mayoral candidate to ask…