Life
South Whidbey Parks and Rec ponders pickleball court rentals
The district has received its first request to rent the courts, specifically for a birthday party.
Kira Erickson
News
Island County Board of Health approves resolution supporting funding
The Board of Health approved a resolution to support Foundational Public Health Services funding.
News
Report highlights busy year for county Public Health
Public Health Deputy Director Taylor Lawson shared a “sneak peek” of the department’s Impact Report.
Life
Queen-Bee Pantry buzzing with excitement at new site
A grand opening is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1 at the new…
Life
Murder mystery tees off at WICA
The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is bringing a classic murder mystery to audiences.
Business
Counting the hours
A Freeland business sells timepieces that track the sun’s movement, display the moon phases and more.
News
Two fires on Whidbey on Friday the 13th
The larger of the two fires displaced two people and took five hours to fight.
Business
Creperie brings French breakfast to Japanese restaurant
For her newest culinary concept, Joan Samson is going back to her brunch roots.
Life
Central Whidbey resident captures ferry photography
Blelloch’s photos are currently on display through the end of February in the Bellevue Leica store.
Business
Barnyard romance thrives at farm sanctuary
Romance comes in all shapes and sizes, at the Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary.
Life
Antique coal furnace unearthed at fairgrounds
A maintenance crew discovered a historic furnace hidden in the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.
News
County considers management plan for Deer Lagoon Preserve
The 379-acre wetland provides habitat for 218 species of birds.
Life
4-H flourishes in Island County
Despite unprecedented challenges over the past few years, enrollment has increased.