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Curbside recycling coming to county, Langley
New county ordinance provides the recycling pickup bundled together with solid waste collection.
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Whale washed ashore on Whidbey is 19th this year, marks ‘decimation’ of population
On May 13, a deceased 39-foot gray whale washed ashore at West Beach County Park in Oak Harbor.
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Fire district feels burned over new rating
A draft report indicates that its rating worsened, moving from a five to a six since 2020.
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Council to discuss gas station moratorium, Coles Valley agreement
In the words of one Langley official, next Monday’s council meeting may be quite a humdinger.
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County delays decision about jail siting
Island County officials’ jail plans are serving a little extra time.
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Proposed code allows encampments on church property
Religious orgs in Coupeville can temporarily host homeless encampments under a potential new code.
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Passenger-only ferry to connect Langley, Everett
Whidbey officials have worked years to see the unique, tourist-friendly service.
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Firewise workdays help Whidbey neighborhoods reduce wildfire risk
The district functions as a middleman between communities and the DNR to coordinate these workdays
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New principal named for Coupeville high, middle schools
Becky Cays hopes to build a school community where students feel supported, challenged, understood.
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Homeless Coalition raising funds for septic situation
Enlarging the septic system at The Haven, an emergency overnight shelter, will cost $60,000.
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Highway 20 speed limit reduced south of Oak Harbor
This week, Washington State Department of Transportation announced speed limit reductions on Highway 20 south of Oak Harbor,…
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Students charged in port-a-potty arson
Three Oak Harbor students are facing felony charges for setting fire to a port-a-potty.
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Lions Club hunting for new members of the pride
Unless the South Whidbey Lions Club can recruit new blood, it will close in June.