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8 hrs ago | Central Kitsap Reporter

Morse's lead cut to 2 votes in North Whidbey Fire and Rescue race

Incumbent Larry Morse's lead was cut to a meager 2 votes when another batch of ballots was counted late Friday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Oak Harbor, WA

17 hrs ago | The Herald

Around the County

Everett: Get financial advice at free event Financial experts will provide advice at a free financial literacy talk at Everett Community College at noon Nov.

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Related Topix: Everett, WA, Seattle Metro, Mill Creek, WA, Mukilteo, WA, Snohomish, WA

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Whidbey News Times

Wine bottle victim no stranger to police

An 18-year-old Oak Harbor man who got hit over the head with an empty wine bottle while burglarizing a garage Oct.

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Related Topix: Oak Harbor, WA, Coupeville, WA

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Whidbey News-Times

Helland on the way to another term on fire district commission

Two-term incumbent Mike Helland is handily defeating former three-term commissioner Gary Gabelein in the race for another six-year term on the Island County Fire District 3 board of commissioners.

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Related Topix: Fire, Clinton, WA

Wed Nov 04, 2009

The Herald

R-71 ahead, I-1033 behind in early election returns

A law granting same-sex couples the same rights as married couples was faring well with voters in initial returns but Tim Eyman's latest initiative to limit government consumption of tax dollars was not.

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Related Topix: Snohomish, WA, Snohomish County, WA

Tue Nov 03, 2009

South Whidbey Record

Tree falls onto car's windshield

A woman was injured late last week when a dead tree at the side of the road blew over as she was driving past and shattered the windshield of her car.

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Related Topix: Coupeville, WA

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Whidbey News Times

Roadside recycling affects county, Coupeville residents

Island County and Island Disposal employees made up nearly half of the roughly 20-member audience at the Island County roadside recycling information meeting at the Coupeville Recreation Hall.

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Related Topix: Coupeville, WA

Sat Oct 31, 2009

The Herald

High winds could bring problems to Snohomish, Island counties

A strong cold front is expected to bring high winds to the Island County and the Snohomish County coastline tonight and may cause some power outages.

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Related Topix: Weather, Snohomish, WA, Snohomish County, WA

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Whidbey News Times

Don't forget to mail in your county ballot

Next Tuesday, Nov. 3, is the last day for voters to mail-in their ballots for the general election.

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Related Topix: Oak Harbor, WA, Coupeville, WA

Whidbey News Times

Financial emergency declared by Island County

Island County elected officials and department heads decided to declare a financial emergency during a tense roundtable discussion Wednesday afternoon.

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Whidbey News-Times

Festival of Trees tickets on sale

A Whidbey Island holiday tradition returns to North Whidbey for the eleventh year, as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County presents its annual Festival of Trees Gala and Auction.

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Related Topix: Oak Harbor, WA, Entertainment

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Whidbey News Times

Flu vaccine in short supply on Whidbey Island

Seasonal flu vaccine-seekers are hard pressed to track down a pharmacy in Island County that offers the inoculations.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Influenza, Oak Harbor, WA, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, La Conner, WA

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Whidbey News Times

Land fee proposal moves forward in Island County

Island County commissioners took a step toward approving a new fee on county property that would fund two conservation districts.

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Related Topix: Camano Island, WA

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Whidbey News Times

Jobs lost as coumty permits fall behind

A backlog in permits at the Island County planning department is costing jobs in tough times by delaying builders by weeks or even months, and some aren't happy about it.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

Whidbey News Times

Island County Clerk resigns, Dems to fill position

Island County Clerk Sharon Franzen has decided to retire from her elected office Dec.

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Thu Oct 22, 2009

Whidbey News Times

Bigs partner with Coupeville schools

To keep a popular after-school program afloat, the Coupeville School District is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County.

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Related Topix: Coupeville, WA, Education Etc.

Tue Oct 20, 2009

Islands Sounder

Jury finds woman - not guilty,' then - guilty'

Langley resident Patricia Sylvester went on an emotional roller coaster ride in Island County Superior Court Monday.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, 9

Mon Oct 19, 2009

Whidbey News Times

Whiskey bottle used in alleged assault

A 24-year-old Oak Harbor man is accused of smashing a bottle of Jack Daniels over another mana s head and stealing his marijuana, court documents indicate.

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Related Topix: Oak Harbor, WA

Sat Oct 17, 2009

Business Pulse of Skagit County

Western Skagit, Island counties under flood advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for small streams and urban flooding for western Skagit and Island counties until 3:15 p.m. today.

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Related Topix: Weather

Fri Oct 16, 2009

South Whidbey Record

Fire District 3 commissioners choose a new chief

A new fire chief to replace retiring Dan Stout has been selected by Island County Fire District 3 commissioners, it was announced at their meeting in Freeland on Thursday night.

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Related Topix: Fire

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