News Stories - Whidbey Island

Legal defense fund set up for Langley city treasurer

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

A group of South Whidbey residents has set up a legal defense fund to assist Langley Treasurer Debbie Mahler if she is fired amid the ongoing controversy over Mayor Paul Samuelson’s pay.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY | Plan ahead for long ferry lines

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

Last-ditch donors may help Trillium fund drive reach its goal

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

Three anonymous donors may push the drive to protect Trillium Woods over the top, Whidbey Camano Land Trust officials said Tuesday.

Both sides challenge PAB decision on Langley Passage

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

The Langley Planning Advisory Board’s review of the controversial Langley Passage housing project has prompted five appeals to the city council.

Langley children’s center celebrates 30 years in the community

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

Investigators track foot found in Greenbank

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

Investigators are looking at a number of missing persons cases in the Puget Sound region, including the high-profile disappearance of a Silverdale woman, to find a possible match with a human foot that washed up on the east side of Central Whidbey Island near Greenbank last Friday.

South Whidbey $25M school bond faces fight from Langley Middle School supporters

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

For the first time in memory, an improvement proposal for South End schools will face organized opposition at the ballot box.

Homeowners along closed golf course in Freeland worry about declining values

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

Foundation helps disadvantaged students start school on even footing

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

When you struggle with a family illness, or try to figure out how to buy food and pay the mortgage at the same time, new pencils, markers and notebooks for the kids can be a low priority.

Grant sought for Second Street

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

The city of Langley will apply for a $216,250 grant through the Federal Highway Administration to plan Second Street improvements for the next decade.

Fort Ebey fire claims three acres of grassland

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

Trillium Woods victory near for Land Trust

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

The Whidbey Camano Land Trust is on the threshold of its greatest achievement ever — raising $4.2 million over seven months to purchase 664 acres of forested land on Whidbey Island.

Deadliest Catch crew expected to reel in crowds this Saturday

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

Threatening phone calls lead to arrest

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

A 29-year-old Oak Harbor man is accused of violating a court order by calling his ex-girlfriend at least a half dozen times and threatening to kill her, court documents indicate.

Oak Harbor councilmen deny conflict

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

More than a week after Oak Harbor City Councilman Scott Dudley publicly implicated a fellow council member of wrongdoing for voting on the SE Pioneer Way improvement project, it is still unclear whether Councilman Bob Severns actually has a conflict of interest.

Investigators track foot found in Greenbank

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

Level 2 sex offender to live in Oak Harbor

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

A Level 2 sex offender being released from jail today will live at an Oak Harbor home on Highway 20, according to the Island County Sheriff’s Office.

ACLU hits proposed Oak Harbor High School cell phone policy

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

Watched by FOX and KIRO TV television cameras, the Oak Harbor School Board Monday night unanimously approved the second reading of its revised cell phone policy, which allows school administrators to confiscate and search a student's cell phone if they have a reasonable suspicion, based on objective and articulable facts, that such a search will reveal a violation of school rules.

Stranded crabbers rescued from Saratoga Passage Friday night

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

Two men were unharmed after spending Friday night adrift in a boat on Saratoga Passage.

Former altar boy accuses Oak Harbor priest of sexual abuse

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:45 PDT

Another former altar boy has come forward to accuse a now-defrocked Oak Harbor priest of sexually abusing him 30 years ago.