McDonald’s scouts 3rd location on North Whidbey
The greater Oak Harbor community may soon have three McDonald’s restaurants.
An architect and a construction manager for McDonald’s Corp. submitted a pre-application to the city of Oak Harbor earlier this year proposing to build a 4,386-square-foot restaurant on the site of a former Ford dealership.
Whidbey Imrpov team to host two shows
The WHIDBEY IMPROV team is hosting two shows, May 24-25, at the Whidbey Playhouse. “The Experiment” will be performed May 24 at 7:30 p.m. Admission to this show is by donation.
Island County seeks advisory board member
The Board of County Commissioners appoints Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board citizen member representatives for three-year terms
Coupeville parade to feature five Pearl Harbor survivors
Five Pearl Harbor survivors will visit Central Whidbey Island this weekend. They are an integral part of the town of Coupeville’s remembrance of Memorial Day.
They will join their fellow veterans, along with representatives from community organizations and students, in Coupeville’s annual event that includes a parade down Main Street beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday.
City of Oak Harbor asks court to toss fired chief’s suit
An attorney representing the city of Oak Harbor is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit from the former police chief.
The city’s attorney filed the motion for summary judgment in Island County Superior Court May 3.
Drug Court officials: Recovery Services needs to be replaced
Island County Recovery Services was on trial before the county commissioners Wednesday.
A contingent of Drug Court officials lobbed weighty allegations of sexual misconduct, abusive language and repeated errors, some of which nearly led to clients being sentenced to undeserved jail time.
Filings portend busy election season in Island County
Close of filing week for open public offices on Whidbey Island promises a busy election season ahead.
In Oak Harbor, the four City Council positions up for grabs are now all contested races. That includes Position 7, which is held by Danny Paggao.
Coupeville launches new chamber website
Coupeville Chamber of Commerce launched its new website after months of work and review.
“I love it,” said Lynda Eccles, chamber director. “I think it provides a lot more information for not only visitors, but locals.”
Examine things for usefulness, beauty, sentimental values | Faithful Living
I am a TV listener far more than a watcher. If I’m doing something I find tedious or boring, I’m known to turn on the TV and listen to things that interest me.
If it’s not a topic or story line that will enhance my life on some level, I tune it out or momentarily mute the sound.
Wolly’s world of acting
Oak Harbor preteen aspires to turn passion for acting into more
Oak Harbor Mayor pushes to cut salaries, benefits for elected officials
Scott Dudley said he expects a pair of proposals to ignite fireworks during next Tuesday’s council meeting.
Oak Harbor’s mayor added a couple of his ideas, which have already proven to be controversial, to the City Council agenda.
