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Port plans maintenance for fairgrounds buildings
Repairs are slated for two major buildings in need of maintenance on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.
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Island County to see drop in funds to fight homelessness
The county will have less money to support affordable housing and reduce homelessness.
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County to increase tipping fees at solid waste facility
The cost of a dump run will get a little more expensive in the new year.
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Net-pen farming no longer allowed in Salish Sea
According to the Board of Natural Resources, commercial net-pen fish farming in the Salish Sea is no more.
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Sheriff, fire chiefs propose a dedicated county fire marshal
Sheriff Rick Felici wants someone more qualified to take over the role of county fire marshal.
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Whidbey experiencing wave of scam calls
Island County estimates half of the scams targeting the community are reported to law enforcement.
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Oak Harbor to rekindle port district effort
Oak Harbor’s future projects may not be attainable without the creation of a port district.
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Whidbey firefighters help battle fires in LA
Five Whidbey firefighters have joined efforts to stop the flames that have been ravaging Los Angeles
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Psychologist to evaluate accused murderer
An Oak Harbor man accused of murdering his wife may be exploring an insanity defense.
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Navy to sample drinking water wells
This sampling is for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as “PFAS.”
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Oak Harbor financial audit shows overall improvements
The results returned finances show sweeping improvements compared to 2022.
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Oak Harbor continues Main Street contribution program despite decrease in tax participation
The City of Oak Harbor and Oak Harbor Main Street will continue their partnerships for another year.
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Whidbey Presbyterian Church joins city’s historic register
From a mysterious time capsule to a bell made of sand and horse manure, the church boasts its…