An Island County District Court judge has denied an Oak Harbor man’s claim that the city of Oak Harbor was liable for damages sustained to his 32-foot powerboat in a January windstorm.
Judge pro tem Amy Dempsey ruled Thursday, June 10, that the city was not at fault and denied 73-year-old Dennis Behrman’s claim for $1,807 on the grounds that he waived any right to compensation when he signed a lease agreement to moor his vessel at the Oak Harbor Marina.
For the third year in a row, Washington was named “Most Bicycle Friendly State” by the League of American Bicyclists.
But Barbara Culp, executive director of the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, questions the Washington State Department of Transportation’s decision to install rumble strips along Highway 20 and 525 on Whidbey Island.
North Whidbey Caregivers’ Cove gratefully acknowledges the generous grant from the George B. And Ruth Elizabeth Ferguson Foundation Advised Fund administered by the Skagit Community Foundation. This grant of $10,000 will provide scholarships for caregivers who are unable to afford respite services or require more respite time than they can afford. A hearty “thank you” from all of us at North Whidbey Caregivers’ Cove.
Fanny Mae and Freddy Mac gave millions to the president and congress, receiving billions. The government teachers’ union gave the largest amount. Banks gave billions and received trillions. In today’s economy it’s hard to find a better investment.
After reading the Sound Off May 25, 2010, by Helen Price Johnson, I remember back not so many years ago, before Whidbey Island was controlled by the “Club Med” government. County vehicles were humble, older models. But nowadays, our governmental personnel drive the newest vehicles. The county rolling stock and equipment looks brand new, down to the lawn mowers!
Organizers are combining islanders love of vintage autos and historic buildings for a new event that will benefit the Island County Museum.
Capt. John Aydelotte is well known in the Puget Sound region for rescuing boaters and their boats.
But a couple of weeks ago, the North Whidbey resident and owner of Marine Services armed himself with swords and a flintlock pistol and commanded the pirate crew of the Lady Washington to attack another vessel.
The city of Oak Harbor may soon be in the business of importing prisoners from off island.
Oak Harbor Police Chief Rick Wallace brought a contract before the City Council Tuesday that, if approved, would allow the Oak Harbor jail to begin receiving inmates from Anacortes on a daily basis.
North Whidbey residents struggling to pay their medical bills now have a new financial resource.
On June 1, the Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey, a newly formed nonprofit organization serving residents living north of Coupeville, began distributing financial aid to people who can’t afford to pay for prescription drugs.
Do you have suggestions about how Island County can deal with a $1.2 million budget gap? Are there county programs that should be protected or dismantled? Are you mad and you don’t want to take it anymore?
The sheriff would cut up to 10 deputies, the prosecutor may stop prosecuting about a 1,000 crimes each year, and the health department would have to eliminate a popular childhood nutrition program.
The Oak Harbor School Board members are questioning whether the district should financially support a lawsuit against the state over public education funding.
In a cost-saving move, Oak Harbor school officials took advantage of a resignation to eliminate an administrator position in the face of continued funding reductions from the state and federal government.