Life
School district mulls new school, various capital improvements
The Oak Harbor School District may seek support funding a new school or major improvement projects.
Life
St. Pat pancake breakfast to benefit Whidbey’s seniors
Island Senior Resources aims to raise awareness of its services with the event.
News
Public hears from South Whidbey principal candidates
Three finalists for the position discussed their thoughts on safety, building trust and more.
News
Dog bites hand that frees it
South Whidbey Fire/EMS rescued a dog on Sunday which had been missing for a week.
News
Reinstallation of South End docks planned
Two docks on the South End will be reinstalled later this month.
News
Navy pauses notifications on Growler practice schedule
Navy base takes ‘prudent’ safety measure
Life
Former Coupeville volleyball coach focuses on girls’ mental health in sports
Training is geared towards young female athletes, who are more at risk of quitting sports earlier.
News
Training, safety under new supervision at fire department
The fire department’s board of commissioners authorized a new battalion chief of training and safety.
Sports
Flag football players earn accolades
Players on the Wildcats’ varsity flag football team were recognized for their performances.
News
Study recommends Coupeville start small with wastewater reuse
Implementing a wastewater reuse system could get costly, quickly, depending on its capabilities.
Life
Revolutionary War to be resurrected in Coupeville
A reenactment including the firing of black powder-filled muskets is set for June.
Life
City survey to gauge oak tree attitudes
Among other plant-related topics, Oak Harbor wants residents’ feedback on its protection of Garry oak trees.
Business
Freeland business helps to get things moving
With the onset of 2026 comes an important milestone — and organizational changes — for Backbreakers NW.