Publication: Whidbey News-Times

First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 reports

Don’t need window clings to ID gays | Letter

Putting window clings on businesses to let gays/lesbians know where they are welcome to shop is the most juvenile and ridiculous thing I have ever heard.Everyone has the right in America to religious freedom, but don’t you dare tell anyone where they ... [Published Whidbey News-Times - 23 hours ago]
Entities: Gay, Lesbian, Religion
First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 reports

‘Homos’ belong in the closet, ladies at home | Letter

Given the recent nasty and uncalled for attacks in our local liberal/communist media on our gallant U.S. Navy, I just had to comment. As a retired Navy chief I’ve seen my share of anti-American crap in Whidbey newspapers, but the latest attacks on “the ... [Published Whidbey News-Times - 23 hours ago]
First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Wolly’s world of acting

Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-TimesWolly Fowkes, 12, of Oak Harbor, has been around acting all of his life as the son of two community theater actors. He was selected to compete in an acting, singing and modeling competition in New York City in late July ... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 21 2013]
First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Coupeville launches new chamber website

Coupeville Chamber of Commerce launched its new website after months of work and review.“I love it,” said Lynda Eccles, chamber director. “I think it provides a lot more information for not only visitors, but locals.”The new website project started in ... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 21 2013]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports
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Playhouse helps escape daily grind | Letter

My wife and I had a recent opportunity to attend Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Whidbey Playhouse.The play is directed by Stephen James Anderson and produced by Allenda Jenkins, and I can’t say enough about the event.As we left with our friends, I thought ... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 20 2013]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

OLF noise abuses Central Whidbey | Letter

I’m sure Joe Kunzler’s May 15 letter to the editor meant to provide accurate information, even though failing in many areas.First, Citizens of the Reserve, or COR, has never indicated any interest in closing Whidbey Island Naval Air Station.Moving the ... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 20 2013]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

City of Oak Harbor asks court to toss fired chief’s suit

An attorney representing the city of Oak Harbor is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit from the former police chief.The city’s attorney filed the motion for summary judgment in Island County Superior Court May 3.Rick Wallace, the former police chief, ... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 20 2013]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

New shelter plan isn’t perfect, but it’s a sensible one | In our opinion

Animal shelters, full of wayward and unwanted pets, are never happy places.For years, Oak Harbor’s animal shelter has been more miserable than it should be.The current shelter is located in a dilapidated building hidden away on the Navy’s Seaplane Ba ... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 20 2013]
Entities: Ventilation, Sewer
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Man picked up on $50,000 warrant for skipping sentencing

A man convicted of felony assault was picked up on a $50,000 warrant issued after failing to appear for his sentencing hearing, court documents indicate.Kenneth G. Bradford, 24, of Everson pleaded guilty in Island County Superior Court April 1 to assault ... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 20 2013]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Former Oak Harbor resident Robert Yates appealing death sentence

Robert Yates, a 1970 graduate of Oak Harbor High School, has been on death row for the last 11 years.The confessed serial killer is formally seeking an appeal of his death sentence in U.S. District Court in Seattle.Yates’ attorneys filed an application ... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 20 2013]
First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Oak Harbor Mayor pushes to cut salaries, benefits for elected officials

Whidbey News Times Assistant editorcommentsScott Dudley said he expects a pair of proposals to ignite fireworks during next Tuesday’s council meeting.Oak Harbor’s mayor added a couple of his ideas, which have already proven to be controversial, to the ... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 19 2013]
First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Examine things for usefulness, beauty, sentimental values | Faithful Living

I am a TV listener far more than a watcher. If I’m doing something I find tedious or boring, I’m known to turn on the TV and listen to things that interest me.If it’s not a topic or story line that will enhance my life on some level, I tune it out or ... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 19 2013]

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"It doesn't look like anyone was in it, but we haven't totally pulled it apart yet" Koorn said
Early morning fire destroys North Whidbey mobile home [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 16 2013]
"Sorry you have to listen to us bully you like this" said McVay, earning a round of chuckles from the crowd
Whidbey residents voice concerns about shoreline rules [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 05 2013]
"He's got a lot of knowledge on how to do this" school board president Gary Wallin said
Oak Harbor superintendent search starts with workshop [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 04 2013]
"Knowing when people could plan summer events well ahead of time is important to people in the local area" Conard said
Navy, Central Whidbey officials continue noise concern dialogue [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 02 2013]

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Don’t need window clings to ID gays | Letter [Published Whidbey News-Times - 23 hours ago]
Wolly’s world of acting [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 21 2013]
Coupeville launches new chamber website [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 21 2013]
Playhouse helps escape daily grind | Letter [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 20 2013]
OLF noise abuses Central Whidbey | Letter [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 20 2013]
New shelter plan isn’t perfect, but it’s a sens... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 20 2013]
Former Oak Harbor resident Robert Yates appeali... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 20 2013]
Man picked up on $50,000 warrant for skipping s... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 20 2013]
City of Oak Harbor asks court to toss fired chi... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 20 2013]
Oak Harbor Mayor pushes to cut salaries, benefi... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 19 2013]
Quiet time is over for Deception Pass State Park [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 19 2013]
United Methodist celebrates 160 Years [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 19 2013]
Examine things for usefulness, beauty, sentimen... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 19 2013]
Drug Court officials: Recovery Services needs t... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 19 2013]
The decision to sue City of Oak Harbor is not C... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 18 2013]
Pray privately, but please leave religion out o... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 18 2013]
Items lawmakers should include in the 2013-15 b... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 18 2013]
Filings portend busy election season in Island ... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 18 2013]
Support military, join Navy League | Letter [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 17 2013]
Colors of spring [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 17 2013]
Clings would help target spending | Letter [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 17 2013]
Biz Expo expands under new name [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 17 2013]
Hang on to those moments as long as you can, pa... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 17 2013]
Archaeological consultant to help decide Oak Ha... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 17 2013]
Oak Harbor turns purple [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 16 2013]
Cart leads to theft of South Whidbey suspect’s ... [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 16 2013]
Coupeville Water festival honors tribe history [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 16 2013]
Lavender farmer appointed to Island County board [Published Whidbey News-Times - May 16 2013]
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