If you build it … they will skate
The inspiration to build a skating rink didn’t come to Bill Brown of Camano Island and Jerry Edwards of Arlington through voices of skating’s past.
The proud grandfathers witnessed smiles of joy and glares of determination on their granddaughters’ faces the first time they hit the ice. Full Story
Icarus Triumphant
Jack Archibald’s latest stained-glass installation, a 45-foot-10-foot mural named Icarus Triumphant, was placed in Portland, Ore. Full Story
Mary Wilson Engle running for Island County Assessor
An Oak Harbor native and veteran employee of the Island County Assessors office, Mary Wilson Engle will run for the position of Island County Assessor this fall.
She is running against incumbent Dave Mattens.
Engle is currently the senior residential appraiser in her 16th year in the department. Full Story
Island County catching up on technology
Island County reached an important technological milestone March 5.
The Board of Island County Commissioners approved a contract with True Automation, Inc. for computer software installation, training, maintenance and support to replace outdated property assessment and taxation systems. Full Story
