Sports
Smith named WIAA’s Athlete of the Week / Boys basketball
Coupeville High School junior Hunter Smith was named the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association 1A Male Athlete of the…
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Affordable housing crisis on Whidbey Island affects seniors
The pool room in the back of the Oak Harbor Senior Center sees a great deal of use,…
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Advisory health board appoints new member
Camano resident Janet St. Clair has been named to the Island County Community Health Advisory Board, which prioritizes…
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Group requests longer comment period for draft EIS
Activist organizations from Whidbey and Puget Sound are pushing the Navy for an extension of the comment period…
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It’s the season for fire safety
Each year, many lives are lost due to house fires that could have easily been prevented, tragically disrupting…
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Navy base gets environmental award
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island was named winner of the 2016 Navy Community Service Environmental Stewardship Flagship Award…
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Seven wells tested above advisory level
Of 100 Whidbey wells tested so far, seven have levels of a potentially toxic chemical in excess of…
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Popular Penn Cove beach to close for shellfish harvesting starting Jan. 1
A season will be put in place at Whidbey Island’s most popular clamming spot in 2017 allowing shellfish…
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Fire that killed three on North Whidbey was accident, investigators say
A fire that claimed the lives of a mother and two children on North Whidbey Sunday was a…
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Commissioners seek to fill solid waste committee vacancy
The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill a Solid Waste Advisory Committee position, which…
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Central Whidbey Fire & Rescue tries sleek new helmets
It looks more like a motorcycle helmet, is lighter weight, offers a reduced profile and improved balance.
Life
Coupeville sophomore named Boys & Girls Club’s Youth of Year
Sometimes, strength can come from unexpected sources.
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Port repair needs raises levy discussions
As a new year approaches, leaders with the Port of Coupeville are evaluating critical needs and may consider…