Life
South Whidbey firefighters climb stairs, raise funds for cancer society
Firefighters training for a stair-climbing event were joined by Santa Claus.
News
Langley trims its city commissions
Two former citizen-led commissions in Langley are officially on their way to being disbanded.
News
Cascadia Water customers may see bills double
A significant hike in rates may still be on the horizon for customers of Cascadia Water.
News
Cost of taking out the trash to spike
Whidbey residents who drop off trash will see a price hike.
News
Port to hike some moorage rates
Customers of the South Whidbey Harbor will see increases in the rates they pay to moor their boats.
News
Port of South Whidbey receives another extension for county grant
The grant funds significant capital and infrastructure projects on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.
Business
Home for the birds
Over the past few years, Greenbank resident John Schmidt has constructed close to 400 birdhouses.
Life
Cat Cottage debuts new look just in time for holidays
WAIF’s Cat Cottage in Freeland is back open for business this week.
News
Fairgrounds boundary line issue uncertain
It turns out that fairgrounds’ food booths might not actually be located on school district property.
Business
Freeland artisan offers ‘Hand-Poured Hygge’
A South Whidbey candlemaker is mixing up plenty of holiday-inspired scents.
News
Town mulls new district, sales tax
The city of Langley is seeking another way to raise revenue amid its critical financial situation.
News
County commissioners discuss improving broadband access
Efforts are underway in Island County to bring broadband internet to underserved areas.
News
Gun shop lawsuit funds awarded to Langley
The Langley Police Department has received a sizeable grant to promote gun safety.