environmental impact

Frequent noise from Growler jets as they train on Whidbey Island is part of the picture for residents. A new environmental analysis of the jets’ impacts is out for public comment.

More than 74,000 people, mostly on Whidbey, are at risk of annoyance, sleep disturbance, hindered childhood learning and hearing impairment, research finds — but the Navy League questions the data.

The Navy is holding two additional public meetings this week in response to concerns about a proposed expansion of its fleet of EA-18-G Growler planes…