News
Phoned town hall will focus on state Sen. Haugen’s ferry role
They’ll be talking about her, so Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen will be listening in on the phone call.…
Opinion
Fix for a soggy summer? It’s all about Rain-X
One of the coolest products for the Northwest is Rain-X, the magical stuff that knocks water right off…
Life
$8.1M boating museum under construction in Port Townsend
A whole world of boating adventures and maritime learning is available to Whidbey Islanders. All they have to…
Opinion
Congress swings into inaction
Mr. Average Citizen: Tell me, Mr. Capitol Hill Observer, what is Congress doing about this $4 a gallon…
Opinion
Needed: Fish for my obituary
Habitual readers of obituaries can’t help but notice that a lot of the guys in the listings are…
News
Haugen’s Oak Harbor office called political
A taxpayer-funded office in the heart of her election opponent’s territory has put State Sen. Marry Margaret Haugen…
News
Smith plays new role as incumbent
Enjoying the benefit of incumbency, Norma Smith is hot on the campaign trail pursuing her first election victory…
Opinion
Higher class litter is disturbing
A disturbing new trend in roadside litter leaves us wondering about the future of Whidbey Island.
News
A harrowing trip on the Steilacoom II
Whidbey Island politicians and business people have questioned the suitability of the Steilacoom II for the Keystone to…
Opinion
Editorial: Keep Conard, elect Dannhauer
Small town politics at its best is alive in Coupeville where there is competition for the mayoral position…
Opinion
Editorial: New stadium, perfect year
The Oak Harbor Wildcats football team managed to create a perfect season for their namesake Wildcat Memorial Stadium,…
Opinion
Editorial: Boat builder still needed
If Nichols Brothers Boat Builders of Freeland is indeed finished, it is a great economic and cultural loss…