A later start time led to a faster finish at the 16th Whidbey Triathlon Saturday.
It was a long way to the top of Mount Rainier, in more ways than just elevation and distance, for a group of hikers from South Whidbey.
OAK HARBOR — Homeless and pregnant, Lydia Rodriguez was at a difficult crossroads.
LANGLEY — For the past few weeks, the tennis courts at South Whidbey High School have been packed with kids.
Fewer students means less money for the South Whidbey School District next year, about $200,000 less.
The school district eliminated a handful of teaching positions to soften the blow of what originally was $1 million in cuts. Reductions totaling $300,000 to classified staff such as para educators and support were also made, as was the termination of the district’s transportation and maintenance supervisor. This coming school year, the district has $14.9 million to work with after the school board unanimously approved the budget, 4-0. Board Chairman Steve Scoles was absent at the board’s business meeting last Wednesday night.
There are a few more buildings available for rent on South Whidbey. The South Whidbey School District is in the process of clearing and cleaning three facilities, which will be available for rent by August.
LONE LAKE — Sailing during sun-filled afternoons on South Whidbey is hard to beat.
Happy sweet 16, Whidbey Triathlon.
All 23.8 miles of the trek will challenge some 200 individuals and 20 relay teams. The race is allotted 300 spots and draws about 1,000 people total the first Saturday in August to the South End. This year’s race is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4.
FREELAND — Though Carol Avery only had one week left before retirement, she came out of her office to help a few customers during a recent late afternoon rush.
COUPEVILLE — All the waiting is over for the family of Russel Douglas.
Kevin Roszell, 17 years old, died suddenly today. He was a student at South Whidbey High School.
COUPEVILLE – The Island County Superior Court jury in the trial of James Huden found him guilty of the Christmastime 2003 murder of Russel Douglas.
The Island County Superior Court jury in the trial of James Huden has reached a verdict and will report it to Judge Vickie Churchill this morning.