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Langley City Council approves public records response policy

The city adopted a new policy to provide clearer guidance to staff and public records requesters.

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County to move forward with action against Clinton nuisance property

County officials will try to fix a longstanding problem with a nuisance house in Clinton.

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School districts instructed to keep DEI policies

Concerns over a letter from the Department of Education were placated by the state superintendent.

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Langley seeks to defuse Zoom bombs

Changes are in store for people who attend Langley City Council meetings remotely.

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County considers sewer solutions in Freeland

A lot of money has been spent exploring ideas, and there are no clear solutions in sight.

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A lake on private property of forested wetlands in Freeland.

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Survey responses shape Comprehensive Plan update

Solutions include allowing RVs as temporary housing and requiring low-impact rules for development.

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Suspect turned on gas, lit cardboard on fire

An Oak Harbor man allegedly tried to blow up the trailer home where he lives.

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Body-cam video shows Tim Hazelo speaking with the Coupeville marshal in the elections office.

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Election room mask mandate faces challenges

A hubbub over a mask mandate spawned county, statewide and national attention last week.

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City seeks grant to buy training facility for first responders

Oak Harbor hopes to secure $1M to purchase a building that would house a training facility.

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Sales tax to improve emergency communications heads to ballot

The communication infrastructure and system is outdated and struggling to meet increasing demand.

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Bear Mace involved in alleged assault

An Oak Harbor woman is accused of a felony for spraying her ex-boyfriend with “bear Mace.”

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Economic Development Council welcomes new business advisor

The EDC announced the addition of Steve McCaslin to its economic development team.

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Passenger-only ferries concept gaining traction

There is an emerging interest in another way to get across the water that just might be faster.