Trial begins in murder of Whidbey man
The woman accused of murdering him nearly five years ago went to trial in Whatcom County.
Ebey’s Landing Trust Board ‘restructuring’ staff
The nine-member board is in a “restructuring phase” because of funding constraints.
Century-old schooner makes national register
The recognition makes grants for the schooner’s maintenance more accessible.
Navy base drowns drone
A drone intruded at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on Tuesday but did not present any threat.
Reservist in hot water after flying drone at base
The drone, a small, commercial quadcopter, was rendered “inoperable” by base defense systems.
Oak Harbor City Council adopts nepotism policy for boards
It’s unclear if the only person potentially affected by the rule will continue to serve.
Bainbridge Island author pens tale about Sounders
Author Nora Nickum visited Whidbey a couple years ago to spot the majestic gray whales.
Hundreds of Whidbey residents demonstrated in Coupeville on Friday. Wilson pleaded guilty in Island County Superior Court to vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.Residents rally against ICE, for democracy
Vehicular homicide suspect sentenced
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Steamy new business rolls onto Whidbey
Central Whidbey couple Caris and Ryan Tucker launched Driftwood Sauna Co earlier this month.
Steeped in stillness, The Empty Tea Cup opens in Oak Harbor
Owner Joshua Brock offers a meditative oasis away from the busy world with his new tea house.
Wildcats flag football state-bound
Oak Harbor continued an already impressive inaugural season punching its ticket to state on Saturday
Wildcat dribbler sinks his 1,000th point
Xavier Ochoa, a senior guard for the varsity basketball team, made school history earlier this month
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Letter, Editor,Letter: Bible verses appropriate for president
Letter: Coverage of ICE policy should be widespread
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Residents remember ‘Oak Harbor’s chaplain’
Pastor David Lura passed away Jan. 25 after a fight with cancer.
Photographer focuses on community
A retired cardiologist will have a solo exhibit through February at the Frank Rose Gallery.
Sound Off: Medical staff confident in CEO, not so much HealthTech
By BOB ROOKSTOOL, MD
Focus on growth was key to fixing ‘broken’ hospital
By NATHAN STAGGS
- Sound Off: WhidbeyHealth is in good hands, has bright future
- In Our Opinion: Hospital board must address transparency going forward
- Sound Off: Island County Comp plan must reflect rural island realities
- Peppered with questions from a classroom of future journalists
- Take a Breath: When you listen with an open heart, civility sprouts in unexpected places
- In Our Opinion: Another Whidbey year captured in newsprint
