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County, town disagree over design review
The Island County and Coupeville planning commissions have finished their deliberations on the proposed unified rules for Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. Comment?
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Island County Sheriff's deputy loses position to budget cuts
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Island County Deputy Robert Mirabal addresses commissioners during a budget hearing Monday afternoon. Comment?
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Judge dismisses lawsuit against hunting ban at Deer Lagoon
A lawsuit challenging Island County's ban on shooting at Deer Lagoon was dismissed in Island County Superior Court on Thursday. Comment?
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A year in review: 2009 is history
... adopted the smaller tabloid format after more than 100 years as a broadsheet publication. A new era began in Island County as two women, Helen Price Johnson and Angie Homola, were sworn in as county commissioners. A controversial a oeMcMansiona ... Comment?
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Census searches for field workers
The local Census office is now accepting applicants for Census jobs, and testing will be offered in Island County. Comment?
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Island County looks to fill board seats
The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill two positions on the Island County Affordable Housing Advisory Board. Comment?
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... 1917 law that... More More Lifestyle Stories>> Merringer named Court Manager of the Year Dec 30 2009, 7:00 AM Island County Superior and Juvenile Court Administrator Michael Merringer has been named Court Manager of the Year by the Washington State ... Comment?
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Snohomish County seniors can get help with tax forms
... and low-income taxpayers, especially to those who are age 60 and older. People in north Snohomish County and Island County can get tax help at a number of locations, without making the trek to Everett, organizer Laura Little said. Tax forms can be ... Comment?
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... to the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at Washington State University. During the same period, Island County's median price of $268,500 was down 5 percent from last year. "First-time homebuyers typically purchase lower-priced homes," said ... Comment?
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Puget Sound Energy Foundation Awarded More Than $600,000 to 121...
... grant recipients include: Columbia County: Dayton Historic Depot Garfield County: Pomeroy School District Island County: Toddler Learning Center Jefferson County: King County: AtWork! Boys & Girls Clubs of King County City Year Seattle/King County ... Comment?
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South Whidbey's Top 10 | The biggest news stories of 2009 on the South End
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... of the system, starting in spring 2011 on the Keystone-Port Townsend route. DOWN ECONOMY: Foreclosures rise in Island County as the sputtering economy fails to recover. Beloved local icons including the Dog House in Langley and Rockhoppers in ... Comment?
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... photography, Gross has taken thousands of stunning images of marine creatures and plants in the waters of Island County, Puget Sound and the coasts of Washington and British Columbia. He sells them for scientific, editorial, commercial, fine art and ... Comment?
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Saying farewell to 2009 by the light of a blue moon
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... at noon. Cost is $15 per jumper or $20 for two; includes tee-shirt and refreshments. Proceeds go to support Island County 4-H Teen Leadership programs. This is a real polar bear in Canada, which I photographed on an ice floe in Hudson Bay during the ... Comment?
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Wayward Jeep rams gift store in historic Coupeville building
... arrived, the woman was trying to leave. She was arrested on suspicion of DUI and the case was forwarded to the Island County Prosecuting Attorney's office. The Jeep crashed into the storefront but didn't break through the walls. However, the Jeep ... Comment?
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Feeling the unemployment pinch
... encouragement to keep looking for a job. These programs are being created and expanded in Bellingham and Island County, as well. CJ Seitz, northwest area director for Employment Security, said 60 people showed up to a group called Job Club in ... Comment?
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Times: Man dies after jump from Deception Pass Bridge | The Blotter
... the Deception Pass Bridge, according to the Whidbey News-Times . The death is being investigated as a suicide, Island County Coroner Robert Bishop tells the News-Times. View Larger Map Police found evidence in the man's car, which was parked near ... Comment?
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Oak Harbor police officer in dispute returns after long, paid leave
... The investigation began with a detective in the police office, but it was passed to an investigator from the Island County Sheriff's Office after it appeared to be a criminal matter. Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks charged Horn in October of ... Comment?
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Oak Harbor man jumps from Deception Pass Bridge, body recovered
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... man was recovered near Pass Island under the south span of Deception Pass bridge Tuesday afternoon. Island County Coroner Robert Bishop said the man is active duty Navy and lived in Oak Harbor. "It's being investigated as a suicide," he said. Police ... Comment?
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Merringer named Court Manager of the Year
Island County Superior and Juvenile Court Administrator Michael Merringer has been named Court Manager of the Year by the Washington State Court Management Council, a statewide forum of court officials that works to enhance the administration of courts. Comment?
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Protecting rights must come first
Both the Island County sheriff and prosecutor should be funded at robust operating levels because their first duty is to protect and maintain the rights of people. Comment?
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