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County to adopt drone policy
The commissioners discussed a draft of the policy during a workshop meeting earlier this month.
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Whidbey boat builders unveil unmanned vessel
A prototype military vessel that doesn’t have a crew has recently been unveiled on Whidbey Island.
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Langley’s discussion on growth stunted by disagreement
The City Council had clashing opinions about where to relocate the city’s Potential Growth Area.
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St. Clair dispels rumors of early goodbye
County Commissioner Janet St. Clair has no plans for stepping down before the end of her term.
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Stalled hillside development may get extension
The fate of a visible but unfinished residential development in Oak Harbor may be decided next week.
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Volunteers build home for family
The group has been building a two-bedroom, one-bathroom home for a single mother and her 3-year-old.
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Navy releases draft of revised study on Growlers
The Navy is gathering comments about the draft, which can be submitted on the website until April 28
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Group to investigate if Langley was ‘sundown town’
1970 census data shows a lack of Black households in Langley.
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Inmate will be medicated against his will
James Madden appeared in Island County Superior Court to face two criminal cases against him.
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Former council member takes to social media after investigation finds he harassed mayor
A third-party investigation found Shane Hoffmire violated the City’s Code of Conduct.
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Island County Jail study shows problems are beyond renovation
The only real solution is to build a new facility, the Island County Jail Feasibility Study shows.
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Plan recommends $3.2 million in seismic work on Deception Pass Bridge
“If a bridge remains open, it has been deemed safe for travel.”