With a little more than three weeks to go, a group of volunteers is hoping to raise approximately $13,000 to meet its goal for a fund to benefit restoration projects in Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve.
On Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese torpedo bombers conducted a surprise attack on the Navy base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. When they left, 2,403 military and civilians were dead and 12 ship were either sunk or beached.
The only common sentiment to come out of a public workshop geared toward gathering ideas about where to build Oak Harbor’s proposed wastewater treatment plant Monday was “not in my back yard.”
Any Island County residents who want a hand in planning for growth and development have an opportunity to join a key volunteer board.
A 24-year-old Oak Harbor man who broke into an apartment to beat his ex-girlfriend in October was recently sent to prison.
After the New Year, the Board of Island County Commissioners will have a new leader.
The three county commissioners unanimously named Island County Commissioner Angie Homola as the new chairwoman of the board. Homola, a Democrat, represents the area around Oak Harbor.
Drivers and parents beware. There are eight reindeer running loose through the streets of Oak Harbor. When Santa Claus arrived on Pioneer Way Friday night, he announced that he had been in the city earlier, and while he was doing some shopping, his reindeer had managed to slip away. Luckily, the fire department agreed to give him a lift to the festivities.
It’s often said that Whidbey Island has a strong, supportive community. But strong in what ways and supportive of whom? Everyone or a select few?
At the Embracing Difference Island County Summit on Monday, dozens of county leaders met to discuss strategies for creating a more inclusive community.
A beloved classic returns to Oak Harbor as The Ballet Slipper prepares to perform “The Nutcracker,” choreographed and directed by Diane Geragotelis. As the mistress of The Ballet Slipper Studio, Geragotelis has trained specific students for the difficult roles and has compiled a stunning corps de ballet as well as magnificent soloists.
A 26-year-old Freeland man got out of jail early this year and immediately went to an Oak Harbor motel to meet with a teenager a judge had barred him from contacting, according to court documents.
Island Scanner: Oak Harbor Police Department
More than $18,000 worth of grants have been awarded among seven schools in the Oak Harbor School District to support about 850 students in learning creatively.
Two North Whidbey Aquatic Club members met Pacific Northwest Swimming qualifying standards for the first time in the Fall Divisional Championships at Kamiak High School Dec. 4 and 5.