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School board member, CADA executive director running for auditor
Andrea Downs filed with the PDC this month to run for the elected office as a Democratic candidate.
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Whidbey Island officials express alarm, fear over ICE in unprecedented session
Officials want Whidbey residents to prioritize their safety in potential encounters with ICE.
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Oak Harbor adopts speed zone reductions
Council passed the ordinance — which helps align city code with state rules — unanimously.
Life
Sound Waters University returns to Coupeville
Food webs in the marine ecosystem is the theme of this year’s conference.
Life
Playhouse presents edgy rock musical
“RENT” is bringing powerful harmonies and themes of love, poverty and addiction to the Playhouse.
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Two hospital commissioners resign in wake of controversy
James Golder and James Canby resigned not long after voting to fire CEO Nathan Staggs.
Life
Farm sanctuary opens doors for free animal therapy
Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary is hosting an animal therapy open house from noon to 5 p.m. this Sunday.
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PBY hitches helicopter ride to new home
The World War II-era aircraft was successfully airlifted Wednesday, the second attempt at doing so.
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Hospital board fires CEO, reverses decision during dramatic meeting
Doctors, nurses offered unyielding support for Staggs; Commissioner Golder resigned.
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Whidbey community comes together for protest against ICE
Students and educators from Skagit Valley College’s Whidbey campus took a stand on Tuesday.
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Historic flight of the PBY delayed
The planned airlift of a World War II-era amphibious patrol bomber on Tuesday morning was postponed.
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Island County childhood vaccination rates lag behind state
On-time vaccinations decreased by 10% for young children in the past five years.
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Lawsuit claims Navy aircraft harm endangered birds
A Central Whidbey group that advocates against military jet noise recently filed a new lawsuit.