Former Coupeville dermatologist killed in accident at Deception Pass
Dermatology office
Dr. Donald 'Russell' Johnson was killed in a car accident Feb. 12.
How about a hug for Valentine’s Day? North Whidbey couple has plenty to offer
North Whidbey residents Jim and Inge Johnston want to spread warm feelings for Valentine’s Day and they’re using a simple hug to accomplish that.
The annual romantic holiday coming Tuesday seems to be a great time to renew interest in their National Hug Holiday, an event they started when they lived in Florida in the mid-1980s.
Mayor’s firing ‘investment’ nears $500,000
The price of implementing newly elected Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley’s staff changes is now bumping up against the half-million dollar mark.
According to Doug Merriman, the city’s finance director, the direct and indirect costs attached to the firings of three senior level city officials and the retirement of a fourth this past January will cost taxpayers at least $480,475.
In ‘do over,’ Oak Harbor City Council sticks to its picks
For the second time, four candidates have been selected as finalists for an open seat on the Oak Harbor City Council.
On Tuesday, the council met to whittle down the list of 10 candidates interested in Position 5, the seat formerly occupied by Mayor Scott Dudley. A decision was once again successfully reached, only this time it was done in full view of the public.
Coupeville High wins state award
Coupeville High School will receive a Washington Achievement Award for overall excellence and special recognition for language arts.
School that receive the award are among the top 5 percent in Washington based on their state assessment data for the past two years.
Finding God in left field | Faithful Living
It happened Sunday afternoon this week when I decided to enjoy a short nap in my family room recliner, a blanket and chihuahua on my legs for added warmth. I had been watching small birds work their way around our back deck and as I dozed I heard a chorus that soothed my tired being.
Island County road work commended
I want to tell you about an outstanding job the Island County Public Works Department did in the planning and development of a newly designed Frostad and Dike roads. These two roads that are north of Oak Harbor have been in dire need of reconstruction.
The area is a critical habitat area containing wetlands, home business blueberry farm, a very large dairy farm, and features one of the most beautiful views of Mount Baker. This area contains the Navy’s water retention ponds that allow the recycled water to run into Dugualla Bay.
No upset this time; 'Cats fall to GP | Boys basketball
The dream was followed by a nightmare.
Two days after a fantasy-like upset win over Shorewood in the district tournament, the Oak Harbor High School boys basketball team was slapped back to reality 54-37 at Glacier Peak Friday, Feb. 10.
Commissioner shakes up Port of Coupeville
Port of Coupeville officials were surprised by the statements made Wednesday by a new commissioner regarding how the budget has been handled.
Laura Blankenship, who took office in January after winning election in November to the three member board, was critical of the current budget situation that forced the port to cut staff costs by 50 percent.
Power pole, line removal begins next week
The last piece of the Pioneer Way redevelopment project is expected to begin Monday with the removal of overhead power lines and poles.
Part of the project included placing the power lines underground, which was accomplished earlier. Now the unattractive poles and overhead lines can be removed.
Free and reduced lunches soar in Coupeville
Over the past five years, the number of students receiving free and reduced lunches from the Coupeville School District has nearly doubled.
In the 2006 to 2007 school year, 23.8 percent of the students participated in the free and reduced lunch program. By the current school year, that number had climbed to more than 40 percent in the elementary and middle schools. Last year, 37.6 percent of the students received free and reduced price lunches.
