News
Drones could bolster fire department responses
Drones could help North Whidbey Fire and Rescue respond to search and rescue calls.
Business
Oak Harbor gets new internet option
Whidbey Online serves Oak Harbor now and hopes to expand throughout the island in the future.
News
Coyote culling mistaken for active shooter on base
Gunshots reported by sailors working the night shift spurred a “short” lockdown last week.
News
Coupeville Wharf opens new dock
Replacing the dock cost about $600,000 and took four days of work.
News
Town council doesn’t sign off an amendment
Further discussion is needed about how to properly regulate the use of sandwich boards in Coupeville
News
Hospital makes up nearly 20% of calls to marshal’s office
Of the 1,161 calls they responded to in 2025, 210 were to the WhidbeyHealth Medical Center.
News
Public records complaint filed against school district
Lawmakers are trying to reduce the burden of requests on districts, making the complaint timely.
Sports
Wildcats flag football eliminated from playoffs
Oak Harbor failed to score in its loss to Seattle Prep. on Saturday.
Life
Century-old schooner makes national register
The recognition makes grants for the schooner’s maintenance more accessible.
News
Reservist in hot water after flying drone at base
The drone, a small, commercial quadcopter, was rendered “inoperable” by base defense systems.
Life
Fanbulance spreads Seahawk spirit
North Whidbey resident Robert Brown is an owner of what he called the “ultimate tailgating rig.”