Langley downzoning effort no longer moving forward

The council voted 3-2 Monday night to retain the current RS7200 zoning.

By Kira Erickson • December 19, 2025 1:30 am
Winds knock out power, block roads

Whidbey was slammed by wind storms, causing widespread power outages and a highway closure.

By Marina Blatt • December 19, 2025 1:30 am
Wayward pooch taken into custody

The Island County Sheriff’s Office took an unexpectedly furry suspect into custody this week.

By Allyson Ballard • December 19, 2025 1:30 am
Town to replace aging water, sewer lines

Improvements to utility lines and the safety of a street in Coupeville will take place next year.

By Allyson Ballard • December 19, 2025 1:30 am
Navy initiates interim removal action to target PFAS

Remedial investigations found “elevated” levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances at NAS Whidbey.

By Allyson Ballard • December 19, 2025 1:30 am
From left: Orin Kolaitis - CEO, Scott Givens – Chief Program Officer, Mayor Ronnie Wright – Oak Harbor at a home dedication. Photo courtesy Habitat for Humanity of Island County Sponsored
Habitat for Humanity: Building homes on the foundation of hope and community

Offer the gift of a helping hand to your Island County neighbours

By Habitat for Humanity - Construction Programs • December 15, 2025 6:00 am






From left: Orin Kolaitis - CEO, Scott Givens – Chief Program Officer, Mayor Ronnie Wright – Oak Harbor at a home dedication. Photo courtesy Habitat for Humanity of Island County Sponsored
December 15, 2025 6:00 am
Store employees, volunteers and interns at the Habitat for Humanity of Island County’s Oak Harbor store. Photo courtesy Habitat for Humanity of Island County Sponsored
December 8, 2025 6:00 am
Habit for Humanity volunteers are dedicated and hardworking when it comes to helping with a new builds in Island County. Photo courtesy Habitat for Humanity of Island County. Sponsored
December 1, 2025 6:00 am
Realtor Rachel Bennett helps clients find more than houses – she helps them find belonging, connection and community on beautiful Whidbey Island. Sponsored
November 3, 2025 12:10 pm