WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: After learning of the existence of racial restrictive covenants in the old records of 955 properties in Island County, Commissioner Melanie Bacon proposed the commissioners issue an apology on behalf of their predecessors who approved them.
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WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Researchers have discovered the existence of 955 racial restricted properties in Island County. While these are no longer legally enforceable, they’re a reminder that Whidbey and the Pacific Northwest were not left untouched by segregation.
The United Student Leaders organized the protest following a nationwide increase of ICE arrests.
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The findings partly explain the lack of diversity in many neighborhoods on Whidbey.
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The United Student Leaders organized the protest following a nationwide increase of ICE arrests.
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The findings partly explain the lack of diversity in many neighborhoods on Whidbey.
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WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The Oak Harbor City Council is still considering passing a Business and Occupation Tax to help keep the 50-year-old marina afloat, though there are still some hesitation and unknowns.
Several WA school districts proposed to exclude trans athletes from participating in girls sports.
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