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Fish and wildlife protections delayed

A farmer’s right to maintain drainage ditches without regulation was at the core of Monday’s debate on fish…

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Island County Commissioners delay fish and wildlife protections

A farmer’s right to maintain drainage ditches without regulation was at the core of Monday’s debate on fish…

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Island County commissioners split over extended appointment

Commissioners appointed a new member of the Law and Justice Council for an unusually long term despite opposition…

Jeff Lauderdale questions the Island County Transit Board Friday about the agency’s expenses and revenues.

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Island Transit’s six-year plan built on hope for federal, state grants

Where did the money go and what is Island Transit going to do about it?

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Mayor critical of council quorum at private party

Mayor Scott Dudley is claiming that the Oak Harbor City Council violated the Open Public Meetings Act by…

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Ex-finance director says Rose knew financial debacle was coming

The former Island Transit finance manager is defending her reputation after being fired and accused of financial mismanagement…

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Coupeville man charged with child molestation

A Coupeville man was charged with first-degree child molestation last week, according to documents on file in Island…

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Former Oak Harbor City Council hopeful goes to jail

A former candidate for Oak Harbor City Council will serve six months in jail for stealing a 100-ounce…

Students at Broad View Elementary School in Oak Harbor participate in a talent show last spring. Whidbey Title 1 schools

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Whidbey parents to be notified of No Child Left Behind failings

Within the next couple of weeks, many parents of Whidbey students will be receiving letters telling them that…

Dorothy Bell nears the ground at the end of her first tandem skydive Saturday on her 81st birthday.

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Woman leaps into her 81st year

Dorothy Bell’s recovery from a serious car crash many years ago gave her an adventurous spirit and a…

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Hannold claims second spot on November ballot

Retired Navy chief Rick Hannold secured the second slot for the commissioner District 3 election and pulled far…

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Over 200 Island County primary ballots rejected

More than 200 ballots were rejected Monday at the Island County Auditor’s office because of late postmarks and…

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Forged divorce papers net man jail time

A man who forged signatures so he could divorce his wife and marry his girlfriend was sentenced this…