Navy to sample drinking water wells

This sampling is for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as “PFAS.”

January 10, 2025 1:30 am
Oak Harbor financial audit shows overall improvements

The results returned finances show sweeping improvements compared to 2022.

By Sam Fletcher • January 10, 2025 1:30 am
Oak Harbor continues Main Street contribution program despite decrease in tax participation

The City of Oak Harbor and Oak Harbor Main Street will continue their partnerships for another year.

By Sam Fletcher • January 10, 2025 1:30 am
Whidbey Presbyterian Church joins city’s historic register

From a mysterious time capsule to a bell made of sand and horse manure, the church boasts its quirks

By Luisa Loi • January 10, 2025 1:30 am
Police arrest man barricaded at Oak Harbor senior living home

The man threatened people with a box cutter following a fight over a scooter on Wednesday.

By Jessie Stensland • January 10, 2025 1:30 am
Renowned Cold War-era spy plane touches down on Whidbey for the last time

With the start of the new year, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island has left something behind which leaders say is…

By Sam Fletcher • January 7, 2025 1:30 am






South Whidbey High School gets its gym back

South Whidbey High School gets to host home basketball games and wrestling matches at its home gym.

January 7, 2025 1:30 am
Wildcat girls wrestlers in midst of strong season

The wrestling team is undefeated in dual matches and has strong showings at weekend tournaments.

January 7, 2025 1:30 am

With a new program designed to enhance affordability and accessibility for the community, Whidbey Island Cannabis Company is welcoming back medical marijuana services to qualifying patients on the island. Sponsored
November 18, 2024 6:00 am
Linda, Ben and Tony recently experienced how easy it is to take public transportation from Whidbey Island to Seattle and home again – stress-free! Courtesy Island Transit Sponsored
November 4, 2024 6:00 am
Together, Crystal Madrigal and Chef Thomas Litrenta are the vision behind the Chef in the Black Bandana which feed Whidbey Island through their Italian Market, Bandana’s Street Food and Bandana’s Catering. Sponsored
October 21, 2024 6:00 am
Ziply Fiber launched its new fiber network in Coupeville in February and has since been building access to homes and businesses throughout the city. Courtesy Ziply Fiber Sponsored
October 7, 2024 6:00 am



Jazz weekend keeps winter blues away

This weekend, South Whidbey students will take the stage at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts.

By Luisa Loi • January 7, 2025 1:30 am
Committee collects data as revelers feel the cold

Whidbey Islanders gathered for the annual Polar Bear Plunge before stampeding into the winter water.

By Sam Fletcher • January 3, 2025 1:30 am