Veteran athlete, newcomer share triathlon experience
7,350 miles. That’s what separated Peter Oakley and Frank Ascioti as they completed this year’s Whidbey Island Triathlon. The pair… Continue reading
Two dead, including Oak Harbor man, in wrong-way collision
Two people are dead after a 76-year-old Oak Harbor man drove the wrong way on Highway 20 in Skagit County… Continue reading
Two Democrats ahead in Dist. 1 commissioner race, two Republicans in Dist. 2
If the first count of primary ballots holds, voters in Island County will have to choose between two Democrats for… Continue reading
News
‘Rogue sheep’ observed | Island Scanner
THURSDAY, JULY 9 At 1:07 a.m., a Goss Lake Road resident reported that someone was outside rocking the motorhome. At… Continue reading
Council in a jam over sandwich boards
Langley officials decided to temporarily suspend an ordinance prohibiting the display of sandwich board signs. City council members were in… Continue reading
Business
New wheels add shine to grooming biz
The newest addition to Oak Harbor’s grooming salon Posh Puppies may have rolled into town in June, but starting this Continue reading...
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Sports
Melnick leads team to tournament title / Golf
A team captained by Todd Melnick, who also happened to be the tournament sponsor, won the Whidbey Golf Club’s Melnick… Continue reading
WIAA fine-tunes plan for high school sports
The Washington State Interscholastic Association made several adjustments Tuesday, July 28, to the upcoming high school sports guidelines it announced… Continue reading
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Why not move landing practices to El Centro?
Editor, Field carrier landing practices at Outlying Field Coupeville on the afternoon of June 29, about 3:15 to 5 p.m.,… Continue reading
Letter: In 2016, a ‘crazy’ was voted into White House
Editor, I want to thank Richard Ays for his letter to the editor in the July 29 edition, “It may… Continue reading
Letter: Americans must vote in order to see better days
Letter: Allow the most vulnerable to opt out of jury duty
Letter: Black Lives Matter movement not living up to its name
Letter: New Jersey fraud tied to politician, not to the voters
Letter: Price Johnson will stand up for families like yours, mine
Opinion
Editorial | Tax credit proposal would aid local journalism
By John Bauer The Herald Bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House would offer tax credits to advertisers and subscribers. There’s Continue reading...
Editorial: New restrictions unfair to Whidbey restaurants, bars
Whidbey Island’s restaurants, taverns and bars will have to take a step back under Gov. Jay Inslee’s newest changes to Continue reading...
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