Greenbank Farm off-leash area not going anywhere, dog lovers told
The beloved off-leash dog area at Greenbank Farm is going to stay intact. Posted meeting materials led some citizens to… Continue reading
Volunteers needed for annual Thanksgiving dinner in Oak Harbor
Those who are far away from family, down on their luck, don’t like cooking and anyone else are invited to… Continue reading
Man accused of assault with knife
A 36-year-old man is accused of strangling a woman and putting a knife to her throat during a Nov. 10… Continue reading
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Whidbey Island man accused of raping 13-year-old girl
A Langley man is being held in Island County jail on $100,000 bail for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl who… Continue reading
Doughty Rotary’s Student of the Month
Rotary Club of Oak Harbor’s Student of the Month for October is Leana Doughty. Doughty has been a member of… Continue reading
Business
Marvelous marbling: New Coupeville business bringing added dimension to Front Street
A drop of blue spreads rapidly across the still water, growing and filling space until it remains motionless, unable to… Continue reading
New children’s clothing boutique opens in Coupeville
Rain Puddles Kids Boutique has a variety of items for ages up to 5
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Sports
Crossley signs letter of intent, then helps SSS win state title / Shooting
It was a productive weekend for Oak Harbor’s Lauren Crossley and the Sabertooth Shooting Squad. Crossley signed a letter of… Continue reading
Wildcats miss state by one spot / Volleyball
The Oak Harbor High School volleyball team fell one match shy of qualifying for the state tournament when it finished… Continue reading
Letters to the Editor
Letter: Lack of Christian values is the problem, not guns
Editor, We had another shooting and all the anti-gun, anti-Second Amendment people are coming out of the woodwork. I get… Continue reading
Letter: Consequences of gun violence far reaching
Editor, As I sit typing this letter, the news media are reporting yet another school shooting, this time at Saugus… Continue reading
Life
Ryan’s House serves as ‘stepping stone’ for young formerly homeless woman
At age 21, Victoria Brown was preparing to leave a drug rehabilitation center with few belongings and nowhere to go.… Continue reading
Coupeville gallery celebrates 25th anniversary
Nestled in the historic downtown waterfront of Coupeville, Penn Cove Gallery has been a hub for Whidbey Island artists since… Continue reading
Opinion
In our opinion: Affordable housing should be a top legislative priority
Elected officials across Whidbey Island are completing their wish lists for Olympia. Around this time each year, the local officials… Continue reading
In Our Opinion: Irregularities in posted election results can’t be ignored
Based on precinct results posted on the official elections website for Island County, the wrong person won in at least… Continue reading
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Letter: Consequences of gun violence far reaching
Letter: I-976 would lead to another increase in ferry fares
State lawmakers eye island transportation
Letter: I-976 would lead to fewer buses, greater congestion
Letter: Political misinformation plagues Oak Harbor City Council race again
I-976 may impact buses, ferries on Whidbey
Feds bust alleged meth smugglers in Oak Harbor