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Another Oak Harbor mobile home park will be torn down

Yet another mobile home park in Oak Harbor is in danger of being razed, inevitably exacerbating the lack…

The combined staffs of the Whidbey News-Times and the South Whidbey Record moved into an office in Coupeville. The grand opening is today.

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Whidbey Island newspapers make history together

A handful of small publications on Whidbey Island have played an important role in the history of the…

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Oak Harbor man ‘using steroids’ accused of death threats

A 29-year-old Oak Harbor man who allegedly had been using steroids is accused of kicking down a door…

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Marine faces prison for assaulting wife

A 24-year-old Marine at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station will likely be headed to prison for choking his…

A surveillance camera at the VFW captured a low-resolution image of the suspect in the May 16 burglary.

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Police search for VFW burglar

Investigators are asking Whidbey Island residents to help them identify a burglar captured on low-resolution video after he…

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Island County puts property tax hike on August ballot

Island County voters will decide in the Aug. 17 primary election whether to increase property taxes to cover…

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Drugs, vandalism could send Oak Harbor man to prison

A 25-year-old Oak Harbor man could face time in prison if convicted of charges of drug possession, vandalism…

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Island County weighs asking voters to raise taxes

It appears likely that Island County officials will ask residents to vote on whether to raise their own…

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Oak Harbor sex offender guilty of not registering

A convicted sex offender moved to W. Whidbey Avenue in Oak Harbor without notifying local law enforcement, which…

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Domestic violence a recurring theme for Oak Harbor man

A 37-year-old Oak Harbor man with a history of domestic violence could end up in prison if convicted…

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Budget woes may have cost Island County a future sheriff

Island County budget problems and subsequent austerity measures have had at least one unforeseen consequence. As a result…

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Island County starts new budget struggle

The seven members of the Citizen Financial Review Committee made small tweaks to the Island County budget director’s…

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Island County eyes Goldie Road for strip clubs

Island County officials who are trying to figure out appropriate places for adult entertainment in the unincorporated areas…