Island a haven for practitioners of holistic treatments
Some holistic healers on Whidbey have seen a dramatic increase in demand this past year.
Oak Harbor schools plan to reopen despite fears raised
Oak Harbor school leaders presented plans for bringing grades 7-12 back into class.
News
Whidbey Children’s Theatre continues online classes
Registration is now open for a class full of theater games, and an improv class for kids.
A day of firsts
In recognition of Inauguration Day, Whidbey Island man displays flag once flown over White House.
‘Blood-curdling screaming’ | Island Scanner
House Democrats lay out massive $26B transportation package funded by gas tax hike
Training in Coupeville schools puts suicide prevention in the Forefront
District dedicated to natural resources holding election
Town mayor updates residents with annual address
Business
Sound Publishing makes $500K in grants available to struggling businesses
Sound Publishing has launched a local stimulus program to help businesses adapt in a rapidly evolving economic environment. Based in… Continue reading
Despite 2020, Oak Harbor deli opens doors for business
An island-wide power outage and a pandemic couldn’t keep Zanini’s Deli from opening in Oak Harbor.
Reader Poll
Sports
Year in review: Whidbey athletes create highlights despite coronavirus
COVID-19 cut a big chunk out of the 2020 sports schedule, but it didn’t stop local athletes from posting strong… Continue reading
Svien casts light on Coupeville’s athletic accomplishments
While mainstream media have little time for little towns, David Svien has directed a spotlight on his adopted home of… Continue reading
Marketplace
Resolve to Get Your Finances in Order
January is a good time to take stock and get your financial act together. These Langley Chamber of Commerce members… Continue reading
Cannabis questions? Medical or recreational, this Island team is here to help
While Island Herb has its roots as a licensed medical marijuana dispensary, with the legalization of recreational cannabis, the Freeland… Continue reading
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Don’t allow developers to be only voice in growth
Editor, I read that one of the oldest native madrona trees on the north end is being cleared for a… Continue reading
Letter: ‘A few hoodlums’ at the Capitol Jan. 6. Really?
Editor, In contrast to Fred Wilferth, on Jan. 20 I took my flag out and flew it proudly, hoping the… Continue reading
Life
Rockin’ a Hard Place: A beautiful remembrance to heal a forgettable time
Each of us has that wonderful remembrance to treasure.
Opinion
Sound Off: Much of school district’s excellence due to levy ‘yes’ vote
Four years ago, North Whidbey voters approved a maintenance and operations levy for the Oak Harbor School District. It has… Continue reading
In Our Opinion: Oak Harbor pro-Trump rally during Capitol siege poorly timed
An angry and violent mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters were still in the midst of a deadly siege of… Continue reading
Sound Off: County needs to respond, in public, in detail
Sound Off: Navy committed to environmental stewardship
In Our Opinion: Local education is a key to COVID-19 vaccination success
Sound Off: Shopping small this holiday season needed more than ever
Sound Off | Negotiations with Navy over connecting to sewer have ceased
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