Serad Atakturk is famous for his dive.
After each hard day’s sailing, Atakturk dives into the water from the stern of his boat — no matter what the temperature.
Discovering that Department of Defense civilian furloughs were imminent, Rick Dutton and a couple fellow employees knew what they had to do.
“We decided that on the first day of furloughs, we’d come out and let people know what’s going on,” said Dutton, a DOD supervisor at the base HAZMAT facility.
Drinking too much alcohol is like allowing a foreign object to damage an aircraft’s flight capability.
This concept, among others, is at the center of a budding program on Whidbey Island Naval Air Station aiming to eliminate Navy DUIs by teaching responsible behavior in the language of combat.
Oak Harbor is launching its 31st Whidbey Island Race Week today.
The annual event that draws sailors from all over the world.
Organizer Gary Stuntz said he believes the event has maintained such a loyal following because of its location on Whidbey Island.
Oak Harbor is launching its 31st Whidbey Island Race Week today.
The annual event that draws sailors from all over the world.
Organizer Gary Stuntz said he believes the event has maintained such a loyal following because of its location on Whidbey Island.
The PBY Catalina Memorial on Seaplane Base, “stretched a little thin” for volunteers, is seeking help with both group tours and office work.
And despite assumptions, PBY Memorial Director William Stein said volunteers don’t need to have any particular skill set to volunteer, and the number of hours is flexible.
One of the oldest organizations on the island, the Whidbey Audubon Society, turns 30 this year.
One of the oldest organizations on the island, the Whidbey Audobon Society turns 30 this year.
What began as a fledgling group with 35 members ballooned into a formidable organization with 262 members of the local society, and 439 members of the National Audubon Society.
The Navy will begin training for leadership and support to provide eligible benefits to same-sex domestic partners of service members…
Navy triathletes made history June 1, when both the men’s and women’s teams took home gold medals at the Armed…
The Veteran’s Resource Center (VRC) will be hosting it’s third annual “Veteran’s Stand Down. Designed to demonstrate support and provide…
Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) along with Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) have introduced the Combatting Military Sexual Assault Act which would…
By JANIS REID Fleet Readiness Center Northwest (FRCNW) received the Whidbey Green Seal in June for their efforts in recycling…
