Site Logo

News

Sexually violent predator won’t be released into Oak Harbor community

A man deemed a “sexually violent predator” should not be released back on Whidbey Island, a jury in…

News

Dudley crosswalk project may get axed by council

A crosswalk-building project spearheaded by the former Oak Harbor mayor will likely be scrapped.

News

Oak Harbor man arrested in alleged racially charged, rifle-pointing incident

Oak Harbor police arrested a man accused of pointing a rifle at two other men in a racially…

Oak Harbor officials are looking into the possibility of purchasing prefabricated Portland loos.

News

Portland loos eyed for park by Oak Harbor council

Oak Harbor council members are considering purchasing the latest-and-greatest in public restrooms facilities once construction of the state-of-the-art…

Coupeville resident Clinton Wood appears in court with attorney Steve McKay Monday for sentencing on drug and burglary charges.

News

Drug lab sends Coupeville man to prison

A Coupeville man arrested for starting a drug lab in a couple’s home without their knowledge is going…

Oscar Sampedro is sentenced to prison Monday after pleading guilty to a robbery charge.

News

Man gets 5 years for robbery

A 34-year-old man involved in an unusual robbery in Oak Harbor earlier this year received a lengthy prison…

Crosswind

Sky’s the limit

By DEBRA VAUGHN Capt. Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper is one of the few humans on Earth to know what it’s…

Crosswind

Kayaking on Whidbey offers immersive experience

By KYLE JENSEN The water is tranquil in the Langley Marina at 8 a.m. The morning haze is…

Crosswind

Problems reported with oxygen system in Hornet, Growler: Navy to look at episodes affecting aircrews

By DEBRA VAUGHN Aviators who fly the F/A-18 Hornet and EA-18G Growler are reporting problems with air contamination…

Crosswind

Veteran Voices: Oak Harbor researcher lines up subjects for National Geographic book

By Ron Newberry It’s still a little strange for Matthew VanGiesen to flip the pages of a hard…

Crosswind

SR 99 to be renamed for Snohomish black Civil War soldier

By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer OLYMPIA — The state Transportation Commission agreed Tuesday to rename Highway 99 in…

Crosswind

NAS Whidbey named one of top 5 bases in world

Annual Award for Installation Excellence  announced  Not only is Naval Air Station Whidbey Island the best Navy base…

News

Traffic snarls expected with summer road construction

Beware Whidbey Island drivers. It’s going to be a busy year for roadwork and next year won’t be…