Business
Child care facility capital campaign enters the homestretch
The South Whidbey Children’s Center is in the final stages of a significant renovation project.
News
Real estate agent sentenced for harming trees
Bert W. Bennehoff, 76, appeared in Island County Superior Court on Jan. 9.
Life
Oak Harbor Navy couple welcomes first baby of 2026
Leola and Ben McWilliams welcomed their bundle of joy, daughter Daileen, at 10:22 p.m. on Jan. 1
Life
Habitat for Humanity to dedicate 58th home
The four-bedroom Holmes Harbor project launched with the organization’s annual Women Build Event.
Life
Just keep swimming: Single salmon makes a splash in Maxwelton Creek
Many suspect the creek is currently not an ideal environment for spawning for a variety of reasons,
News
New Langley City Council members share priorities, ideas
With the start of 2026 comes a trio of new members of the Langley City Council
Life
Whidbey Island Film Festival returns to WICA
The annual Whidbey Island Film Festival, hosted by Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, is returning.
Life
Save the date for Whidbey Bridal Expo
The First Annual Whidbey Bridal Expo is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 10.
News
Carlson selected for Langley mayor pro tem
Chris Carlson will serve in the position for the second time in a row.
Life
Whidbey’s lone elk showing signs of his age
Though he may be aging, one of Whidbey’s most venerated residents is still kicking.
News
Emergency rental assistance program coming to an end
Funding is running out sooner than expected for a federal program providing rental assistance.
Life
Upcoming terminal work will cancel ferry runs
Riders of the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry route should brace for cancellations of runs in 2026.
News
Langley downzoning effort no longer moving forward
The council voted 3-2 Monday night to retain the current RS7200 zoning.