Graves to leave NVN in February

Nisqually Valley News Editor and Publisher Keven R. Graves has been named the executive editor and publisher for the Whidbey Newspaper Group, which includes The Whidbey News-Times, the Whidbey Examiner and the South Whidbey Record, as well as the Crosswind, a monthly veterans' publication.

Graves starts in his new role on Feb. 11. His last day at the NVN is Feb. 8.

Graves is succeeding Kasia Pierzga in the role. Pierzga has accepted a public relations position with the Washington Department of Revenue in Olympia.