Life
Big Brothers Big Sisters Festival of Trees goes online
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County’s biggest fundraiser is online this week.
News
Increasing call volume leads to shuffle in North End ambulance staffing
WhidbeyHealth will be operating an additional ambulance out of the five available in the North End.
News
Virtual meeting slated to discuss replacing 5 Oak Harbor schools
The Wednesday meeting is a time for the public to have a say in how the buildings will…
Business
Despite 2020, Oak Harbor deli opens doors for business
An island-wide power outage and a pandemic couldn’t keep Zanini’s Deli from opening in Oak Harbor.
Life
Santa Claus set to make rounds on Central Whidbey
Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue will resume their traditional Santa Mobile tours soon.
Business
Oak Harbor woman creates clean candles to sell during quarantine
A new mother wanted a candle she could use around her baby so she made her own.
News
Man rescued from water off Oak Harbor after boat capsizes
A Coast Guard rescue swimmer swam a man to shore in Oak Harbor after his boat capsized Sunday.
Business
Local vibes: New shop puts focus on unique, handmade items
PNW Vibes in Oak Harbor offers a variety of items handmade by Pacific Northwest creators.
Life
Kau Kau Corner to give away free meals on Thanksgiving
It’s the business owner’s way of saying ‘mahalo’ for the support this year.
News
Oak Harbor staff survey draws ire, confusion
Oak Harbor City Council members and Mayor were surprised by the Mayor Pro-Tem’s prior announcement.
News
With pandemic leading to Thanksgiving cancellations, those in need have options
Thanksgiving dinners may be canceled for many this year because of the pandemic, but there is help available…
Life
Navy woman arranging letters to send to seniors increasingly isolated by pandemic
While visiting a fundraiser at HomePlace at Oak Harbor Memory Care, Mackenzie Ball learned that some seniors had…
News
Oak Harbor council schedules in-person budget meeting
Long-term capital projects, property tax increase among considerations