Patricia Terry claims that she will bring “fresh eyes” to the office of Island County clerk. This seems like a silly slogan for someone who has no experience as a clerk. “Fresh eyes” is a corny campaign phrase.
Why is it that in August, when many people are away on vacations, etc., Island County holds a primary election? This seems like a very sly way to get a proposition passed.
In Coupeville, he’s known as the school music director – a dedicated teacher and role model for members of the band. But back in the 1970s, he was a leader of the soul scene in the Pacific Northwest playing the roles of guitarist and vocalist for the band “Cold, Bold & Together.”
A dilapidated historic building in Coupeville could get a new lease on life.
Despite concerns of an easy out, the Coupeville Town Council unanimously approved Tuesday evening selling the old fire hall to the Ware family, based out of Lynden.
Island County may be taking legal action against a downtown Oak Harbor nightclub over alleged violations of the state law banning smoking in public places, according to the health department.
The Board of Island County Commissioners last week decided to continue deliberations on whether to award hundreds of thousands of dollars to several conservation projects on Central Whidbey Island.
Island County Sheriff’s Office The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office: Sunday, Aug….
Beginning this Friday, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station will be under new leadership as commanding officer Capt. Gerral David is headed for new waters and a new command.
Oak Harbor has taken its first real financial steps toward the construction of a new wastewater treatment facility.
The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Aug. 4, to approve a $1.09 million contract with a national engineering firm to create a preliminary engineering and facilities plan for the proposed treatment plant. City Councilman Scott Dudley did not vote as he was absent.
A Democratic community activist from Stanwood has filed to run as a write-in candidate against state Rep. Norma Smith, a Republican representing the 10th legislative district.
The seat for Island County commissioner District 2 won’t be up for grabs for more than two years but the job is already garnering plenty of interest among Republicans.
Interim rules regulating the locations of sexually oriented businesses in Oak Harbor are once again arousing debate.
At a recent Oak Harbor Planning Commission meeting, the topic brought out strong feelings from several commissioners.
The Island County Prosecutor’s Office is going after a former Navy man suspected of possessing child pornography after the federal government declined to charge him.