Island County’s first “sexually violent predator” will get to leave the special commitment center on McNeil Island after 20 years, but he is still supposed… Continue reading
Three properties in the heart of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve will not be leased to any of the Central Whidbey families that have been… Continue reading
An anti-noise group sought a preliminary injunction in federal court Thursday, asking that a judge order the Navy to temporarily halt its expansion of EA-18G… Continue reading
One person in Island County who had possible contact with the coronavirus and displayed symptoms was voluntarily isolated for a few days before a test… Continue reading
Naval Air Station Whidbey conducted its annual anti-terrorism training exercise, Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain, this past week. Emergency response organizations across the island participated in training… Continue reading
While the sun is a welcome reprieve and the City of Oak Harbor has lifted its water use restrictions, the aftermath of last weekend’s downpour… Continue reading
The volunteer coach for the Oak Harbor High School’s NJROTC air rifle team is facing charges related to an alleged accidental shooting at a crowded… Continue reading
In the era of A-ha and parachute pants — the 1980s — a young James Croft would spend his nights skating at the Roller Barn.… Continue reading
A 34-year-old Navy man accused of child molestation is being held on $500,000 bail, an unusually high amount for Island County Superior Court. On Feb.… Continue reading
Holland Happening is going to be happening after all. Leaders at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce decided to reserve a decision to change the… Continue reading
The future of a proposed 51-unit, low-income housing development in downtown Oak Harbor is in the hands of Island County Superior Court Judge Alan Hancock.… Continue reading
A man who led a deputy sheriff on a very slow-speed pursuit on his bicycle at night is facing criminal charges, according to court documents.… Continue reading
During a sentencing hearing Wednesday, a judge ordered a Central Whidbey man who pointed a gun at a deputy to write a letter of apology.… Continue reading
A loud explosion heard near Naval Air Station Whidbey Seaplane Base at around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday was part of a routine training exercise conducted by… Continue reading
Island County is among 19 counties in Washington officially in a state of emergency due to heavy rainfall. And for good reason. A manhole cover… Continue reading
By Steve Bristow Special to the News-Times Oak Harbor Mayor Bob Severns and city council proclaimed Jan. 24 as “Sailor of the Year Day.” Beginning… Continue reading
Road work is scheduled to begin next week on a long-awaited intersection improvement in North Whidbey. Minor work with minimal traffic impacts will occur Feb.… Continue reading
