Growing up to be an informed citizen who makes arguments based on facts takes a lot of practice, according to North Whidbey Middle School teacher… Continue reading
More than 100 of local history’s forgotten people will be recognized Saturday during a memorial service that, for many, comes decades after their deaths. When… Continue reading
Events for Oct. 6 include a chance to pet animals, sign up for club
The following calls were made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Sept. 4 At 2:55 a.m., a Maxwelton Road resident reported that a coyote… Continue reading
An Oak Harbor woman is accused of stealing $17,000 from North Whidbey Soccer Club bank accounts while she was a treasurer and tournament director, according… Continue reading
The Island County Planning Department may consider changing how it allows for clustered housing as part of ongoing efforts to address the affordable housing shortage.… Continue reading
Commissioners address range of issues at League of Women Voters event
The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office: Sunday, Sept. 1 At 6:55 p.m., a resident reported that a… Continue reading
There are no carrier-based flight training operations scheduled to occur at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Ault Field or the Outlying Landing Field in Coupeville… Continue reading
A Search and Rescue team from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island rescued a 33-year-old man in the Olympic Mountains in the early evening Saturday, Sep.… Continue reading
Some of Whidbey’s young people are worried about how their futures will look on a warming planet with diminishing resources. Students from across the island… Continue reading
During a visit to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer called the conflict around jet noise impacts a “top priority,” but… Continue reading
North Whidbey Fire and Rescue’s recently hired fire chief died from pancreatic cancer Sept. 17. Tim Lemon joined the district in August after serving as… Continue reading
Island County prosecutors don’t have to gather a broad range of private records on an alleged rape victim, as requested by the defense. Island County… Continue reading
A 20-year-old Clinton man accused of assaulting a woman and a teenage girl and then wrestling with deputies in the mud Sept. 22 is being… Continue reading
There are carrier-based flight training operations scheduled to occur at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Ault Field the week of September 23-29. Ault Field carrier… Continue reading
WhidbeyHealth has paid all its bills for its major facility improvements and expansion that began more than five years ago. Project Manager Marc Estvold told… Continue reading
New trails and intersection improvements are on the books for the next couple of years, according to the county’s draft six-year transportation improvement plan. Public… Continue reading
An article about the state of disarray on a notorious Oak Harbor property inspired one business owner to step in. A nine-acre area off Goldie… Continue reading
The following reports were gathered from calls made to the Island County Sheriff’s Department: Thursday, Aug. 29 At 12:29 a.m., an Elkhorn Street resident reported… Continue reading
