Growing Coupevilles from-scratch program
Coupeville School District has received an $82,345 grant to grow its Connected Food Program. The grant from the state department… Continue reading
County gathering flood forms for FEMA
Island County Department of Emergency Management is collecting flood damage assessment forms in the hopes of receiving aid from the… Continue reading
‘Sexually violent predator’ won’t be living on Whidbey
Island County’s first “sexually violent predator” will get to leave the special commitment center on McNeil Island after 20 years,… Continue reading
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Participants, workers sought for 2020 census
As federal census preparations intensify in Island County, researchers emphasize the historical significance of the population count. And, baby boomers… Continue reading
Holland Happening will retain its name
Holland Happening is going to be happening after all. Leaders at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce decided to reserve… Continue reading
Business
Rockin’ a Hard Place: Beth’s tasty 20-year road to success at bayleaf
I’m always intrigued by the fascinating, sometimes convoluted stories of how people we see all the time end up living Continue reading...
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Sports
Oak Harbor divers qualify for state / Swim and dive
Divers John Blankman and Jordan Fay will represent Oak Harbor High School at the 3A state swim and dive meet… Continue reading
2 Wildcats earn state berths / Girls, boys wrestling
Oak Harbor High School’s Maria Dailey and Jamal Graham both finished second in their respective regional wrestling tournaments Saturday, Feb. 15, and qualified for the state meet.
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Seeking an injunction is COER act of desperation
Editor, I just became aware that the Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve decided in all their wisdom to mount what is… Continue reading
Letter: Trump reelection is a chilling prospect for U.S.
Editor, I’ll keep this very short so that the “Forever Trumpsters” can read it and will read it. Since Trump’s… Continue reading
Life
Record number seeking roles in Shakespeare Festival
Three plays, 46 performances and 147 days until opening night.And 218 actors vying for 20 positions. Such are the early Continue reading...
Opinion
Rockin’ a Hard Place: How wet and muddy was it last month? Let’s talk it over
Let us all now take a moment, throw back our hoodies, heave a deep sigh of relief and kiss soggy Continue reading...
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