News Stories - Whidbey Island

Aging fire truck junked as budget woes continue

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:19 PDT

In a most unceremonious way, the old aerial apparatus from the Bayview fire station is now a junker at Island Recycling in Freeland.

Skaters may get trial run in Langley

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:19 PDT

A bid to lift a city-wide ban of skateboarding in Langley and allow the activity in residential areas nearly rolled to stop last week.

Island County Prosecutor isn’t just clowning about budget

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:19 PDT

If you you’re looking for tips on how to make a lasting impression while giving a budget presentation, Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks may be the man to see.

Clinton boosters hope signs will slow traffic

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:19 PDT

Safety concerns and hopes of economic development may lead to few new speed limit signs in Clinton.

Doctor diagnoses Langley as the place to practice

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:19 PDT

It’s taken almost two years, but the days of having no medical care available in Langley are nearly over.

State Parks begin card machine trials at Fort Casey

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:19 PDT

Buying a pass to visit state parks is getting easier.

Chartwells feeds South Whidbey school kids again

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:19 PDT

Food service in South Whidbey schools will remain in the care of Chartwells for another school year.

South Whidbey School District hosts surplus sale

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:19 PDT

Find some old computers, printers, scanners, network hubs and projectors at the South Whidbey School District surplus sale this weekend.

Paving projects begin soon in Langley

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:19 PDT

Several paving projects are set to being in Langley this week, including a gravel section of Second Street that has reduced commercial parking.

Langley Library Board members stay on board

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:19 PDT

Pam Owen and Monica Guzman have been re-appointed to additional terms on the Langley Library Board.

Oak Harbor man taken by U.S. Marshals, dies in Georgia prison

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:20 PDT

A 65-year-old Oak Harbor man who was sent to a state prison after being caught trying to solicit an underage girl for sex died in a privately operated prison in Georgia last month.

Island County's SWAT team responds after man threatens to burn house down

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:20 PDT

Deputies with the Island County Sheriff's Office unleashed their armored vehicle and donned SWAT gear Tuesday evening in response to a report that a mentally unstable man may have barricaded himself in a Crescent Harbor Road home with automatic weapons and cans of kerosene.

Olympic medalist will kick off Oak Harbor Music and Jazz Festival.

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:20 PDT

Navy needs input on transition to Growlers | Editorial

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:20 PDT

Residents have until Aug. 31 to offer their two cents on the possible environmental impacts of the Navy’s plans to transition Expeditionary Electronic Attack Squadrons (VAQ) to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. The aging EA-6B Prowlers in the squadrons will be replaced with the newer EA-18G Growlers, beginning this year and continuing into 2014.

'Monster in orange' sent away for molesting Oak Harbor youth

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:20 PDT

A teenager who endured a decade of sexual abuse at the hands of his stepfather told his story during a dramatic sentencing hearing in Island County Superior Court last Thursday.

No cuts planned for Oak Harbor schools

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:20 PDT

The Oak Harbor School District’s budget doesn’t reflect major cuts for the first time in four years, a luxury that may only last until January.

State Parks begin card machine trials at Fort Casey

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:20 PDT

Buying a pass to visit state parks is getting easier.

Recycling program planned to hit the curb in Coupeville

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:20 PDT

Oak Harbor School Board willing to spend a little to get a lot for art

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:20 PDT

Student-built lantern house put into place at Admiralty Head Lighthouse

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 10:09:20 PDT