Protest draws crowds across Whidbey
Published 1:30 am Tuesday, March 31, 2026
National “No Kings” protests found substantial support on Whidbey this weekend.
Saturday afternoon, about 2,000 demonstrators gathered along Highway 20 at its intersection with Northeast Fourth Avenue in Oak Harbor, according to Carrie Krueger, an event organizer for Indivisible Whidbey. The groups only organized the Oak Harbor protest, but two others occurred in Coupeville and at the Bayview Park and Ride as well.
Many signs criticized the Trump Administration and its handling of the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, its bombardment of Iran, its deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and more.
Krueger confirmed the Oak Harbor protest proceeded peacefully and safely, with the assistance of peacekeepers from SOS Whidbey. Singing Resistance Whidbey provided musical accompaniment to the honking and cheering created by passing cars and demonstrators.
“There was a tremendous energy, joy and community in Oak Harbor. We had many veterans, young people, families, dogs and people from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives,” Krueger said.
Protests like these are meant to counter misinformation spread to spur disunity, Krueger explained; gathering publicly strengthens the community and emphasizes its desire for change.
“Whidbey is a strong and smart community,” Krueger said. “We care about our neighbors. We stand for our military and veterans. We believe in rule of law and separation of power. We will protect free and fair elections, and we will work to elect leaders who share these values.”
The Island County Republican Party did not respond to a request for comment.
