Senior Tyler King and junior Cassidi Rosenkrance were selected as Coupeville High School’s 2010-11 Athletes of the Year.
A three-way race has begun for an open Oak Harbor City Council position.
Martha Yount, a regular at council meetings, filed with the Island County Elections Office in Coupeville Thursday for position 1. She will vie with former City Councilman Paul Brewer and former Oak Harbor Planning Commission member Mark Wiggins for the seat.
North Whidbey Aquatic Club’s John Hu captured four events at the Kamloops Classic of 20 teams and over 500 athletes in the Canada Games Pool June 3 to 5.
Over the past 10 years, the number of people using the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool more than doubled.
The increase in swimmers is one of the reasons North Whidbey Parks and Recreation District leaders hope voters will approve renewal of its operations levy in August.
Another former Oak Harbor city councilman is hoping for a comeback.
Larry Eaton threw his hat into the ring Wednesday when he filed for position 2 on the city council. The seat is currently held by incumbent Beth Munns, who is finishing up the last year of her first term. She filed for re-eleciton Monday.
Oak Harbor High School students will have an opportunity to score some college credit in physics starting next year.
Science teacher Charles Moser presented a proposal to teach “AP Physics C: Mechanics” next year, and the school board not only approved his request, but commended his dedication to teaching at its meeting May 31.
An eager Scott Dudley became one of the first candidates to file for public office Monday and among his entourage of supporters were four Oak Harbor police officers.
A new Island County chapter of a group dedicated to protecting property rights held its first meeting last Wednesday night at a Mexican restaurant in Oak Harbor.
Thank you for your support on Earth Day. It was a beautiful day at the Yacht Club and families enjoyed many wonderful activities. Thanks goes to PSE for its sponsorship, the OHSD for the bike rodeo and guest speaker Willie Weir.
Navy personnel, veterans and dignitaries from a variety of Island County governments convened at the Crescent Harbor Marina boat deck Friday to remember the Battle of Midway, one of the most significant naval engagements in U.S. history.
Hours before the Relay for Life of North Whidbey kicked off Friday, the areas surrounding North Whidbey Middle School were crammed with cars, trucks and trailers. The track quickly became a miniature city, filled with tents, booths and all sorts of decorations. Neighboring teams shared food, banners, tips and laughter. The purple-clad warriors were ready to begin their journey of hope.
Candidate filing began this week and as of Tuesday morning, some 41 candidates had filed for open elected offices in Island County.
In Oak Harbor, mayoral incumbent Jim Slowik filed for a second term. He is being challenged by Scott Dudley, who is in the second year of his first term as a city councilman. The office carries a four-year term.
Three women were hospitalized Sunday after sustaining injuries in an early morning car accident north of Oak Harbor.
According to a Washington State Patrol news release, the accident occurred at about 4:25 a.m. on Highway 20 near the intersection of Monkey Hill Road. A northbound traveling vehicle, a 2006 Nissan Altima, reportedly crossed the centerline and stuck a 1996 Saturn 4D that was traveling southbound in the other lane.