Site Logo

News

Trailer destroyed in ‘suspicious’ fire

No one was injured in the trailer fire, although the circumstances are considered “suspicious.”

Photos by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Kacie Dominici cleans up trash at Ebey’s Landing Aug. 30.

News

Volunteers beautify island beaches

Volunteers meet at a different Island County beach each Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m.

Image provided
A screenshot from a North Whidbey Fire and Rescue video shows Marine Search and Rescue vessels assisting two kayakers who were swept out of Cornet Bay by the strong currents under Deception Pass bridge Sept. 11.

News

Marine rescue volunteers save kayakers

A Marine Search and Rescue team retrieved two kayakers from below Deception Pass bridge on Sunday.

crop

News

Upcycled furniture for auction at fundraiser

Habitat for Humanity is engaging Whidbey and Camano artists in the fight for affordable housing.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Meg Olson and Felix Hall show off some of the classic and contemporary titles found at Kingfisher Bookstore that have faced challenges or ban attempts at various points throughout history.

News

Event brings light to banned books

In celebration of Banned Books Week, Kingfisher Bookstore in Coupeville is hosting a trivia night.

Photos provided
Martha Olsen is a Rosemaling artist. The style of her work, pictured above, originated in Scandinavia. She will present on the art form at the Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge Sept. 17.

Life

Nordic Lodge to resume meeting

The Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge is resuming meetings with a presentation on a Scandinavian art form.

Kennedy

News

Port of Coupeville seeks new commissioner

Commissioner Patrick Kennedy announced his resignation from the board.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
An Oak Harbor city shuttle drives down Bayshore Drive. Route 14 will be replaced by Routes 2 and 10 beginning Sept. 26.

News

New bus routes roll into Oak Harbor

Expanded transit options are coming to Oak Harbor beginning Sept. 26.

Photo by David Welton
From left, Syd Carver, Jackson Murphy, Derek Hoshiko, Maggie Nattress and Annie Philp were hopeful about forthcoming climate action but disappointed in the county’s decision not to declare an emergency Tuesday.

News

County passes climate resolution

Activists lament omission of emergency declaration.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
A dye study of the Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility’s effluent will turn waters near Oak Harbor red Monday morning.

News

Dye study to have boaters seeing red in waters near Oak Harbor

Waters near Oak Harbor may turn red Monday morning, according to the state Department of Health.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Jeanette Burton will turn 100 years old this month and hopes to celebrate by relaxing all day.

Life

Navy veteran to celebrate 100th birthday

An Oak Harbor World War II veteran will celebrate her 100th birthday this month.

Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue stakeholders break ground for a new fire station Sept. 1. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

News

Building begins on fire station

Work on a new Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue station has finally begun.

News

Teenager dies in Oak Harbor shooting

An Oak Harbor High School student died as a result of a shooting Tuesday afternoon.