Search suspended for crabber lost in Penn Cove
The search for a crab fisherman who went missing in Penn Cove Sunday afternoon has been called off.
Shawn Eggert, a spokesman for the Coast Guard, confirmed the search was suspended at about 10:45 a.m. this morning. The missing man has not yet been identified but the boat is believed to have hailed from the Snohomish Tribal Community, Eggert said.
February 13, 2012
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Former Coupeville dermatologist killed in accident at Deception Pass
A former Coupeville dermatologist who recently made headlines for domestic violence was killed early Sunday morning in a gruesome accident near Deception Pass Bridge.
Donald "Russell" Johnson, 53, was thrown from his car after crashing it into a rock embankment and was run over by the trooper who was pursuing him for speeding and reckless driving.
February 13, 2012
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.
February 12, 2012
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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.
February 12, 2012
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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.
February 12, 2012
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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.
February 12, 2012
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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.
February 11, 2012
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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.
February 11, 2012
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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.
February 11, 2012
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Chief’s firing sparks firestorm of protest
Newly elected Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley, the champion of Pioneer Way dissenters, found himself on the receiving end of public criticism this week.
In a packed room at City Hall Tuesday, more than 20 people took to the microphone to condemn, express outrage, seek understanding or plead for the job of longtime Fire Chief Mark Soptich.
February 11, 2012
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Oak Harbor cheerleaders among the ill
Five Oak Harbor High School cheerleaders and several Oak Harbor parents and spectators are among the 192 who reported being ill after attending the Feb. 4 Washington State High School Cheerleading Championships in Everett.
The Washington State Health Department is investigating the incident, and the cause and specific disease are still unknown.
February 10, 2012
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