Growler Planes

Study shows local health impacts from Growler noise

Sam Fletcher

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 growler image issued with the U.S. Navy's record of decision on March 14, 2019.

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Washington AG Bob Ferguson sues U.S. Navy over Growler noise

Bellamy Pailthorp

A citizens’ fight against jet noise from the U.S. Navy’s expanding fleet of Growler jets on Whidbey Island is getting help from the state’s top lawyer.…

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National parks group sues U.S. Navy in pursuit of information on Growler jet training

Bellamy Pailthorp

A national parks organization filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Navy last week, related to jet training at Air Station Whidbey Island.The nonprofit…

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Navy Growler Noise Spurring Community Action Beyond Whidbey Island

Bellamy Pailthorp

Community groups are building coalitions region-wide, aiming to stop expansion plans by the U.S. Navy.Operating since 1942, the naval air station on…

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U.S. Navy Seeking Public Input On Proposed Expansion Of Noisy Growler Fleet

Bellamy Pailthorp

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…