News Stories - Whidbey Island

Island County Health Services opens new office in Bayview

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

It’s a tight fit, but Island County Health Services has a new home.

School district urged to go slow

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

Parents, teachers, students — and even a school board member — are not happy with the quick pace taken by South Whidbey school officials.

Earthquake strikes central Whidbey

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale hit about two miles east/southeast of Coupeville at 5:09 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Destination dive site at Langley might generate more than $1 million a year

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

The city prides itself on being a picturesque little town by the sea. Russell Sparkman is urging everyone who will listen to look deeper and reap the benefits.

Victims of fire question response time

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

Two brothers who lost nearly all their possessions early Sunday morning when a fire gutted their rental house at Useless Bay are frustrated with the fire department’s response time.

Maxwelton’s parade has vet for grand marshal

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

New plan unveiled for schools

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

South Whidbey School District Superintendent Fred McCarthy issued his latest recommendation Thursday on the best way to restructure the district’s schools.

Schedule announced for annual Freeland fireworks show

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

Freeland’s annual free fireworks show is on for certain, and details are nearly complete, organizers said.

Tax assessment would provide a cushion, conservation officials say

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

The Whidbey Island Conservation District needs a special tax assessment next year to stabilize its operations and continue its programs, officials say.

Former Trillium property now facing foreclosure

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

City paints fir trees on two water tanks

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

Motorists who travel Heller Road may notice a change in scenery this week as the two city water reservoirs disappear into the landscape thanks to Oak Harbor’s dedicated art fund.

Carnival carries July tradition

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

Small quake hits Whidbey Island

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck Whidbey Island, two miles southeast of Coupeville, at 5:09 a.m. Wednesday. The tectonic slip occurred 36 miles below the earth’s surface, according to the University of Washington Department of Earth and Space Sciences.

Inmates battle over shoes, trial delayed

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

A 32-year-old Snohomish man in Island County jail on felony domestic-violence charges assaulted a fellow inmate during a fight over shoes, according to the Island County Sheriff’s Office.

Students to arrive in time for breakfast

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

'Whidbey Island Grown' — New farm brand pushes crops and more

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

Stars and stripes reign in Oak Harbor

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

Paint the town red, white and blue. From the early morning pancake breakfasts to evening pyrotechnics and flag-lined streets, the patriotism during Oak Harbor’s annual, Old-Fashioned Independence Day celebration can’t be beat.

Veterans get more help from county

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

A program aimed at providing emergency assistance to indigent Island County veterans and their dependents recently got a makeover that should make the process quicker, easier and altogether better.

Whidbey Island crews enjoy unique homecoming

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT

Enlisted members of a squadron based at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station got an unusual homecoming Monday.

Coupeville Library opens at Au Sable July 8

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:48:00 PDT