Petting zoo set for ‘Peter and the Wolf’
An orchestral production of “Peter and the Wolf” will be part of a special afternoon on Whidbey.
County commissioners freeze new positions
Jobs in budget will be reassessed in June.
Oak Harbor maps out ‘stay out of designated area’
The ordinance allows judges to ban some people convicted of drug crimes from certain zones.
Owner proposes to elevate historic Front Street building
There will be a public hearing regarding proposed modifications to a building in Coupeville.
The lights of Christmas
Photos by David Welton
Oak Harbor School Board wins state honor
Oak Harbor Public Schools adopted its strategic plan in 2024.
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Island County commissioners adopted a one-tenth of 1% sales tax for criminal justice purposes. Whidbey is becoming more climate change resilient with the state’s help.Island County adopts new sales tax, 2026 budget
Whidbey groups among recipients of Climate Commitment Act grants
Downtown Oak Harbor mall thrives with connections, community
A lot is happening in Harborside Village — a tucked-away mall on Pioneer Way that’s finally full again.
Thanksgiving turkeys raised the right way
Thomas Boettger, who owns and operates Central Whidbey Funny FArm, raises turkeys for Thanksgiving.
- Bringing the heat in Oak Harbor
- New Oak Harbor clinic offers mental health, substance abuse treatment
- Sweet Mona’s in Langley earns coveted spot in Advent calendar
- Groomer specializes in nervous pooches
- Harborside Village hosts family fun Saturday
- Couple brings flavors of Vietnam to Whidbey
Flag football tryouts kick off in Oak Harbor
Head Coach Mike Lonborg estimated over 30 girls participated
Sticky situation upsets tennis players
Tacky glue that made up the pickleball court lines has rendered the tennis court “unplayable.”
- Oak Harbor soccer star signs with WWU
- Wildcat varsity soccer eliminated from playoffs
- Whidbey’s legendary boxer has inspiring story of her own
- Mays breaks school record at state soccer tournament
- Oak Harbor youth football win championship
- Playoff soccer returns to Wildcat memorial stadium
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Editor, Editor,Letter: County needs to address Lone Lake problems
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Christmas is spectacular at Whidbey Playhouse
The show blends classics with playful favorites while weaving in famous Christmas movie moments.
Ballet Slipper dancers perform holiday magic
Young dancers are bringing the classic Christmas tale, “The Nutcracker,” to Whidbey in December.
- Client starts GoFundMe for injured massage therapist
- Bellingham airport wants to hear from Whidbey residents
- Holland Happening, hydroplane race returning
- Lions help out Holiday House
- Fifteen years of caring: A preschool owner stepped up as options shrunk
- Holiday spirit comes alive on Whidbey
Sound Off: With immunity there is unity for the community
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Take a breath: Whidbey artist captures community, brings us together
David Hundley recently shot portraits of 100 Whidbey artists.
- Every day on Whidbey should be Small Business Saturday
- Sound Off: Listening to veterans in Northwest Washington
- Take a Breath: District 10 legislator stays professional in partisan climate
- No veteran should go hungry in America
- From Point No Point to Deception Pass: Resistance is not futile, but it is American
- PFML used mostly by high earners at expense of others
