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WEBBy Jessie Stensland • September 10, 2024 1:30 am. A 33-year-old South Whidbey man is accused of stabbing his mother in the head with a screwdriver. Read Story.
Residents urge Oak Harbor to keep marina | Whidbey News-Times
WEB1 day ago · Residents urge Oak Harbor to keep marina. The 50-year-old marina needs new infrastructure and improvements with a price tag of around $50M. Over 40 people came to City Hall on Wednesday to discuss the future of the Oak Harbor Marina. (Photo by Sam Fletcher) Oak Harbor invited the public to City Hall this week for input on the future of …
Businesses query commissioner candidates | Whidbey News-Times
WEB1 day ago · Businesses query commissioner candidates. Candidates talked about the lack of affordable housing and its effects on families and businesses. By Luisa Loi • September 20, 2024 1:30 am. From left, Melanie Bacon (District 1 incumbent), Marie Shimada (District 1 candidate), Jill Johnson (District 2 incumbent) and Christina Elliott (District 2 ...
Sports - Whidbey News-Times
WEBMay 10, 2024 1:30 am. The Wolves held up well against the powerhouse Falcons, claiming 11 wins. Read Story. Oak Harbor girls golfers captures conference championship. May 10, 2024 1:30 am. The golfers wrapped up their regular season with a match against seven Northwest Conference schools. Read Story. Hulswit inducted into wrestling hall of fame.
2023: A year of new beginnings - Whidbey News-Times
WEBDec 29, 2023 · With 2023 resembling something close to pre-pandemic times, this year marked a new beginning for Whidbey residents. From the discovery of Joseph Whidbey’s will to the death of Tokitae the captive orca to a controversy surrounding the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds, this past year was both lively and eventful. The following are the top news ...
New details, concerns emerge about fairgrounds housing
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · The Port of South Whidbey recently unveiled an updated conceptual plan for “workforce” housing, which foresees units built on top of new concession stands on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds. The plan proposes demolishing, moving and rebuilding of the fairgrounds’ aging food booths and main stage. Port …
Snow wreaks havoc on Whidbey | Whidbey News-Times
WEBDecember 23, 2022 1:30 am. Corey Butler and his 3-year-old daughter, Tiffany, build a snowman together Tuesday afternoon in Oak Harbor. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times) The first major snow of the season made for both treacherous road conditions and winter fun on Whidbey Island this week. The North End saw almost half a foot of snow.
Retail trade remains strong on Whidbey | Whidbey News-Times
WEBNov 21, 2023 · The city of Oak Harbor, on the other hand, is the only municipality on Whidbey to experience a decrease of retail trade in 2023 compared to 2022. That decrease was 1.1%, from $73.7 million to $72.9 million. “I feel consumers will continue spending locally and showing resilience despite business inflation challenges,” said Magi Aguilar, the ...
No sign ‘the big one’ is headed for Whidbey soon
WEBJan 26, 2024 · No sign ‘the big one’ is headed for Whidbey soon. Despite the several recent earthquakes that shook Whidbey, experts say there’s no cause for concern. Though some Whidbey residents may have been jolted by the 3.3 magnitude earthquake in Penn Cove last week, or felt others that have been happening around the Olympic Peninsula recently ...
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