Getting clean: Family reunites, offers hope for others battling addiction
Daniel and Adriana Aivles were addicted to heroin and living out of a car during some of Oak Harbor’s coldest… Continue reading
Agreement reached between hospital, island fire districts
After months of negotiating, North and Central Whidbey fire districts have reached agreements to continue longstanding deals with the hospital… Continue reading
Leaders work on plan to end homelessness
Whidbey leaders and residents have been discussing the issue of homelessness for years, but Island County will soon have a… Continue reading
News
Sewage plant recognized as project of the year
Oak Harbor’s new clean water facility was recently honored as one of the “projects of the year” by the American… Continue reading
Workshop looks at rising sea level
Whidbey Island dwellers may have a interest in the effects rising sea levels will have on their properties and community.… Continue reading
Business
Marvelous marbling: New Coupeville business bringing added dimension to Front Street
A drop of blue spreads rapidly across the still water, growing and filling space until it remains motionless, unable to… Continue reading
New children’s clothing boutique opens in Coupeville
Rain Puddles Kids Boutique has a variety of items for ages up to 5
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Sports
Wildcats lose at Meadowdale / Tennis
Meadowdale won its third match in four tries when it defeated visiting Oak Harbor 5-2 Monday, Sept. 16. The loss… Continue reading
UPrep tops Coupeville / Tennis
University Prep beat the visiting Coupeville High School tennis team 5-0 Monday, Sept. 16. The Wolves (0-3) will try to… Continue reading
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Koorn respects taxpayers, knows laws and safety standards
Editor, I retired from North Whidbey Fire and Rescue as a battalion chief after 25 years of service. During those… Continue reading
Letter: We have a humanitarian crisis at the southern border
Editor, Since the beginning of 2019, more than 500,000 children, women and men have crossed the southern border of the… Continue reading
Letter: If human activity is not responsible for climate change, then what is?
Letter: Don’t be so quick to blame the Navy for water contamination
Letter: Ebey’s National Historical Reserve is not necessary
Letter: NAS Whidbey would go on without the Growlers
Letter: Blame for contamination may not be so clear
Life
Come fly a kite: Annual Kite Festival is Sept. 21-22 at Camp Casey
Whidbey Island has a reputation among kite-flyers. The wind presents a real challenge, with gusts from every which way. The… Continue reading
Skilled sewing to be on display at Senior Bees quilt show
Oak Harbor Senior Center artists create quilts for the community
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Prosecutor apologizes for online postings
Residents seek class-action lawsuit against Navy over Growlers
Letter: Jet noise much louder over Coupeville than Oak Harbor
Supporters wave flags, signs in support of Navy
Sound Off: Legally, Oak Harbor council was right to approve LIHI project
Letter: Many support the Navy on Whidbey, but not jet noise
Attorney general chalks up win in lawsuit against Navy