Site Logo
Photo provided by the Washington State Department of Agriculture                                A closeup of the Asian hornets destructive mandibles.

News

‘Murder hornets’ not seen on Whidbey — yet

‘Murder hornets’ have not been seen on Whidbey Island, but they would like it here.

News

American Association of University Women award scholarships

The Whidbey American Association of University Women awarded scholarships to Whidbey girls to aid their education in STEM…

News

Oak Harbor utility rate decision postponed

The decision that would determine the monthly rate Oak Harbor residents would pay for city-provided utilities over the…

News

Memorial Day event adapts to the times

Rather than cancel this year’s Memorial Day service at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Kelly Davidson is adapting the event…

News

County creates Recovery Task Force

As Island County begins the process of reopening post-pandemic, an economic recovery task force comprised of local leaders…

News

Acorn sculpture plans change

Plans for transforming remnants of the 330-year-old Garry oak tree that once stood next to the Oak Harbor…

Rotary clubs donate supplies

News

Rotary clubs donate supplies

The Rotary clubs on Whidbey Island have united to bring supplies to various agencies combatting the coronavirus.

News

Schools adapt to pandemic closures

Last week, schools on Whidbey joined the rest of the state in moving classes online as buildings are…

News

Story time from Bell’s Farm

With schools and libraries closed during the pandemic, many children may not be reading as much as they…

News

Cooks keeping up morale at NAS Whidbey

The Admiral Nimitz Hall Galley on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is among the many restaurants turning to…

News

Island County responds to Census

In the first month of the 2020 census, more than half of Island County residents have responded to…

News

Windjammer Park ramp cost increases

Because of poor soil conditions, costs have increased for installing a walkway near the sewage treatment plant in…

News

Choir teacher seeking music videos

Oak Harbor High School choir teacher Darren McCoy is reaching out to high school staff, students, parents and…