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Whidbey man arrested in fatal shooting, held on $1 million bail
3 分钟之前 · A North Whidbey man is accused of shooting and killing a roommate he apparently blamed for a breakup with his girlfriend on Oct. 11, according to the Island County Sheriff’s Office. The victim, 40-year-old William Wright, succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the shooting. The suspect, 38-year ...
2021: The sequel to an unforgettable year - South Whidbey …
2022年1月1日 · A recap of the top news stories from the South Whidbey Record in 2021, covering COVID-19, politics, environment, crime, arts and more. See how the pandemic, the Navy, the weather and other events shaped the year on Whidbey Island.
Incumbent, newcomer, write-in vie for county commissioner
3 天之前 · Shimada, a longtime South Whidbey resident, views her life as a commitment to change-making work, with some of the highlights including her co-founding of a pro bono legal clinic, serving on task forces with tribes, governments, and farmers to address habitat restoration and farmland preservation, and managing an interlocal …
Oak Harbor installs long-awaited sculpture | South Whidbey Record
3 天之前 · The Oak Harbor landscape has taken a slightly new shape. Around 80 members of the community, city staff, Sculpture Northwest and the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce gathered at Flintstone Park on Thursday for the much-anticipated ribbon cutting of the Angel de la Creatividad, a 40-foot sculpture.
2022: A colorful year of happenings | South Whidbey Record
2022年12月30日 · A recap of the top news stories from the South Whidbey Record in 2022, covering topics such as COVID-19, ferry service, politics, environment, business and more. See the highlights and lowlights of the year on Whidbey Island.
Homes damaged, road closed, ferry rocked in wild wind storm
2024年1月11日 · “This was our first really big wind like this,” he said. “We did have some strong winds, but this was pretty strong.” According to the National Weather Service, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island recorded winds at speeds up to 46 miles per hour, but Brooks said he’s seen data showing the gusts ranged in the 60s and 70s miles per hour.
Water quality and supply a concern on Whidbey Island
2024年1月12日 · Learn about the challenges and solutions for drinking water on Whidbey Island, such as seawater intrusion, PFAS contamination, and conservation. John Lovie, an expert advisor on water issues, and Chris Kelley, Island County's hydrogeologist, share their insights at a …
Whidbey part of statewide drought emergency
2024年4月19日 · The statewide drought could affect water supply and use on Whidbey Island, especially for Oak Harbor residents who depend on the Skagit River. The South Whidbey Record reports on the declaration, the impacts and the response plans.