Coyote culling mistaken for active shooter on base

Gunshots reported by sailors working the night shift spurred a “short” lockdown last week.

By Allyson Ballard • February 17, 2026 1:30 am
Battery packs spark fire in crawlspace

A battery caught fire, nearly causing a catastrophic house fire on North Whidbey.

By Marina Blatt • February 17, 2026 1:30 am
Coupeville Lions to hold 20th annual auction, dinner

The special event will be 5-8:30 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge.

February 17, 2026 1:30 am
Round up the usual suspects, Murder Mystery Weekend is near

The Langley Murder Mystery Weekend is taking place Feb. 21-22 for its 41st year.

February 17, 2026 1:30 am
Coupeville Wharf opens new dock

Replacing the dock cost about $600,000 and took four days of work.

By Allyson Ballard • February 17, 2026 1:30 am
From printing services and computer and Wi-Fi access to free community resources for crafting, language learning and skill-building, Sno-Isle Libraries offer something for everyone. Photo credit: Snohomish Library. Sponsored
Rediscovering the quiet joy of our public libraries

Books are just the tip of the iceberg, explore how libraries are supporting communities

By Sno-Isle Regional Library • February 16, 2026 6:00 am






From printing services and computer and Wi-Fi access to free community resources for crafting, language learning and skill-building, Sno-Isle Libraries offer something for everyone. Photo credit: Snohomish Library. Sponsored
February 16, 2026 6:00 am
From left: Orin Kolaitis - CEO, Scott Givens – Chief Program Officer, Mayor Ronnie Wright – Oak Harbor at a home dedication. Photo courtesy Habitat for Humanity of Island County Sponsored
December 15, 2025 6:00 am
Store employees, volunteers and interns at the Habitat for Humanity of Island County’s Oak Harbor store. Photo courtesy Habitat for Humanity of Island County Sponsored
December 8, 2025 6:00 am
Habit for Humanity volunteers are dedicated and hardworking when it comes to helping with a new builds in Island County. Photo courtesy Habitat for Humanity of Island County. Sponsored
December 1, 2025 6:00 am



Central Whidbey resident captures ferry photography

Blelloch’s photos are currently on display through the end of February in the Bellevue Leica store.

By Kira Erickson • February 17, 2026 1:30 am
Antique coal furnace unearthed at fairgrounds

A maintenance crew discovered a historic furnace hidden in the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

By Kira Erickson • February 13, 2026 1:30 am