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Child Fatality Review program to launch in Island County
It will identify risk factors leading to fatalities and recommend strategies to prevent children’s death.
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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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School bond update brings up restrooms again
Construction is moving along steadily on buildings in the South Whidbey School District.
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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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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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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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The City of Oak Harbor posted this to its Facebook page on 2026-01-22 16:49:50. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Structure Fire Contained to Single Room on NW Anchor Drive
Stanwood-Camano School Board hears health and wellness report
The Stawood-Camano School Board met for the second time this year on Tuesday, Jan. 20, to discuss school reports and hear an update on local health and wellness.
It’s not just paperwork, it’s new fire engine paperwork
It’s not just paperwork, it’s new fire engine paperwork.
Chief Allen, Cpt. Mezzone and Mechanic Sears are at the Pierce Manufacturing facility in Appleton, WI, completing pre-build paperwork and finalizing construction details for the new engine. Their goal: Make sure the engine meets our needs today and well into the future.
Camano Fire began the purchase process in 2023. The actual build time is roughly 6 to 8 months – and we hope to have the new engine in service this summer.