More Articles
Mar 01 2013, 3:57 PM Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is trying to increase its revenue flow a bit by selling beer, wine or even martinis to its patrons. Its quest for a state liquor license begins with the South Whidbey School District, whose property adjoins WICA. Liquor and schools generally don’t mix, but in this case the school board should go along with the request. Help plan for schools’ future
Mar 01 2013, 3:52 PM If you like to spend a lot of time with the school board, today, March 2, is your chance, as the board of directors for the South Whidbey School District is holding a long range planning meeting 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Whidbey High School Commons, 5675 Maxwelton Road. All’s quiet on the Central front
Mar 01 2013, 3:55 PM No Field Carrier Landing Practice operations for aircraft stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station are scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field in Coupeville during the week of March 3 through March 9. Flight operations are subject to change due to weather, operational or training requirements, according to a press release issued by NAS Whidbey. Land Trust, family, assure ‘forever wild’ on Camano Island
Mar 01 2013, 3:50 PM Whidbey Camano Land Trust is making more progress conserving special spaces for future generations. Thirty-one acres on Camano Island adjacent to Cama Beach State Park will remain wild forever, thanks to a conservation easement recently donated to the Whidbey Camano Land Trust by Joe and Cathy Holton and their family. The Holtons, who have four children and a number of grandchildren, have owned the property since the 1990s. Tokitae on track in Freeland
Mar 03 2013, 9:46 AM
The tug pilots expected the Tokitae would be loaded late Friday afternoon and, if all went well, they would hold the barge overnight in Holmes Harbor, probably leaving with Saturday afternoon’s high tide.
The Tokitae, named after a killer whale captured in Penn Cove in the 1970s and still alive in a Miami aquarium, is the first of four planned 144-car ferries. Two are funded and Nichols Brothers will start work on the second, named the Samish, as the Tokitae makes its journey to Seattle.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | Guns are not the answer
Mar 01 2013, 3:58 PM I feel compelled to respond to the letter written by Gary Lewis (Record, Feb. 23). The core philosophy of Mr. Lewis’ letter is the NRA mantra “the answer to gun violence is more guns” or in the words of Mr. Lewis, “Citizens have to protect themselves ... It is the law of the jungle.” Not exactly an upbeat view of human nature or society. Certainly not an appeal to “the better angels of our being.” It is a view that everyone is a threat, particularly if they think or look different. This perspective also lacks a sense of community. Langley fills planning board
Mar 01 2013, 3:53 PM City of Langley currently has openings for a member on its Planning Advisory Board. The candidate must be a resident of Langley. This is a volunteer position, appointed by the mayor. Emerson to get turn as Island County chairperson
Mar 03 2013, 12:46 PM Two months ago, Commissioner Kelly Emerson received 60 days to settle her issues with the Island County Planning Department or face the possibility of once again being passed over for chairmanship of the board. The matters have yet to be resolved, but Emerson will likely serve as county commission chairwoman. Newly-elected Commissioner Jill Johnson is supporting her fellow Republican’s bid to serve as chairwoman. Clinton man charged in highway crash
Mar 01 2013, 3:50 PM An 83-year-old Clinton man is facing possible jail time for causing an accident that seriously injured another driver Dec. 26, 2012, according to court documents. Prosecutors charged Oran G. Downs in Island County Superior Court Feb. 25 with vehicle assault. He could face from one to nine months in jail if convicted. It’s ‘No Rules Land’ at Langley's Museo
Mar 03 2013, 12:54 PM
“I’m young and I have a lot to learn, but for now, I’m going to be happy making art,” said John Sarkis, 25, who will have a one-man show of his 2-D and 3-D work at Langley’s Museo Gallery in March.
Sarkis grew up in Langley, the youngest of three sons of Paul and Micky Sarkis, who own Village Pizzeria. He graduated from South Whidbey High School in 2006.
Results 20301 - 20310 of about 21370.
Mar 01 2013, 3:57 PM Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is trying to increase its revenue flow a bit by selling beer, wine or even martinis to its patrons. Its quest for a state liquor license begins with the South Whidbey School District, whose property adjoins WICA. Liquor and schools generally don’t mix, but in this case the school board should go along with the request. Help plan for schools’ future
Mar 01 2013, 3:52 PM If you like to spend a lot of time with the school board, today, March 2, is your chance, as the board of directors for the South Whidbey School District is holding a long range planning meeting 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Whidbey High School Commons, 5675 Maxwelton Road. All’s quiet on the Central front
Mar 01 2013, 3:55 PM No Field Carrier Landing Practice operations for aircraft stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station are scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field in Coupeville during the week of March 3 through March 9. Flight operations are subject to change due to weather, operational or training requirements, according to a press release issued by NAS Whidbey. Land Trust, family, assure ‘forever wild’ on Camano Island
Mar 01 2013, 3:50 PM Whidbey Camano Land Trust is making more progress conserving special spaces for future generations. Thirty-one acres on Camano Island adjacent to Cama Beach State Park will remain wild forever, thanks to a conservation easement recently donated to the Whidbey Camano Land Trust by Joe and Cathy Holton and their family. The Holtons, who have four children and a number of grandchildren, have owned the property since the 1990s. Tokitae on track in Freeland
Mar 03 2013, 9:46 AM
The tug pilots expected the Tokitae would be loaded late Friday afternoon and, if all went well, they would hold the barge overnight in Holmes Harbor, probably leaving with Saturday afternoon’s high tide.
The Tokitae, named after a killer whale captured in Penn Cove in the 1970s and still alive in a Miami aquarium, is the first of four planned 144-car ferries. Two are funded and Nichols Brothers will start work on the second, named the Samish, as the Tokitae makes its journey to Seattle.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | Guns are not the answer Mar 01 2013, 3:58 PM I feel compelled to respond to the letter written by Gary Lewis (Record, Feb. 23). The core philosophy of Mr. Lewis’ letter is the NRA mantra “the answer to gun violence is more guns” or in the words of Mr. Lewis, “Citizens have to protect themselves ... It is the law of the jungle.” Not exactly an upbeat view of human nature or society. Certainly not an appeal to “the better angels of our being.” It is a view that everyone is a threat, particularly if they think or look different. This perspective also lacks a sense of community. Langley fills planning board
Mar 01 2013, 3:53 PM City of Langley currently has openings for a member on its Planning Advisory Board. The candidate must be a resident of Langley. This is a volunteer position, appointed by the mayor. Emerson to get turn as Island County chairperson
Mar 03 2013, 12:46 PM Two months ago, Commissioner Kelly Emerson received 60 days to settle her issues with the Island County Planning Department or face the possibility of once again being passed over for chairmanship of the board. The matters have yet to be resolved, but Emerson will likely serve as county commission chairwoman. Newly-elected Commissioner Jill Johnson is supporting her fellow Republican’s bid to serve as chairwoman. Clinton man charged in highway crash
Mar 01 2013, 3:50 PM An 83-year-old Clinton man is facing possible jail time for causing an accident that seriously injured another driver Dec. 26, 2012, according to court documents. Prosecutors charged Oran G. Downs in Island County Superior Court Feb. 25 with vehicle assault. He could face from one to nine months in jail if convicted. It’s ‘No Rules Land’ at Langley's Museo
Mar 03 2013, 12:54 PM
“I’m young and I have a lot to learn, but for now, I’m going to be happy making art,” said John Sarkis, 25, who will have a one-man show of his 2-D and 3-D work at Langley’s Museo Gallery in March.
Sarkis grew up in Langley, the youngest of three sons of Paul and Micky Sarkis, who own Village Pizzeria. He graduated from South Whidbey High School in 2006.
