News
Retired Navy officer named assessor
Douglas “Bernie” Upchurch is the new Island County assessor and will serve at least until the end of…
News
Cases against Oak Harbor real estate agent resolved
An Oak Harbor real estate agent who had been held in jail without bail is now free.
Life
Freeland Taproom opens doors at newest location
The new venture is a collaboration between Penn Cove Brewing Company and South Whidbey resident Randy Urquhart.
News
Investigation clears superintendent of bias, retaliation
An attorney’s investigation into the Coupeville school superintendent for alleged bias and retaliation largely exonerated him, according to…
News
Jail inmate death apparent suicide
The Skagit County Multi-Agency Response Team is investigating the death.
News
Cause of death still pending for diver recovered from Pass
The body of an experienced diver was found May 4.
News
EOD to conduct explosive training May 24
The training is needed as part of the unit’s certification for deployment and is in accordance with established…
News
Amid good news on COVID, a troubling drop in vaccine demand
The wrinkle in the good news for Whidbey Island and the nation is that demand for vaccinations is…
Opinion
In Our Opinion: With candidate filing week at hand, it’s time to run for office
The outcome of this year’s election could have a significant impact on local government on Whidbey Island for…
News
Project would protect Lone Lake farmland
The Whidbey Camano Land Trust applied for $790,000 from a program to protect 37 acres.
News
Filing to open for long list of local positions
Candidates must file for the election May 17-21.