More Growlers coming to Whidbey base

The Navy will bring 36 EA- 18G Growler aircraft to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, it announced March 14. It published its record of decision, committing to following the preferred alternative identified in the Environmental Impact Statement without any changes.

The Navy has not addressed mitigating noise and potential harm to historic properties to the satisfaction of many local, state and federal organizations seeking changes to the EIS, including the American Council for Historic Preservation.

Carrier landing practice to Outlying Field Coupeville will rise to 12,000 annually from 3,000, a...