Life
Sleight of hand: Popular classes are about more than magic
Oak Harbor magician JR Russell has been performing and teaching classes for the past eight years.
Life
Wanted: Elves for Greenbank holiday market
This year, even Santa Claus finds himself short-staffed.
Life
Save haven for rescued critters in need of support
Over the past year, Debbie Wilkie has taken in more than 500 unwanted or neglected animals.
News
State may help with Whidbey algae woes
Island County officials are searching for ways to deal with a more subtler aspect of climate change.
News
Unsafe generator use sparks South Whidbey fires
At least two structure fires caused by generators over the weekend have rendered homes unlivable.
News
Goosefoot convenes new housing organization
A South Whidbey nonprofit formed a working group to address the growing housing crisis.
News
Commissioners approve rate increase for solid waste disposal
Next year there will be increases in the rates county residents pay for the disposal of solid waste.
Life
Mobile Turkey Unit gears up for 24th year of service
A South Whidbey holiday tradition of giving is in search of more volunteers.
Life
End of an era: Midwife retires, Greenbank Birth Center closes
After three decades, midwife Cynthia Jaffe is ready to make her exit from the profession.
News
Grant for park to cancel property tax
Property owners in the South Whidbey Parks and Rec District won’t have to continue paying off a bond.
Sports
Falcons soar toward playoffs
After a few rocky years during the pandemic, the Falcons are finally soaring high.
News
Changes in store for fairgrounds
County commissioners have agreed to commit $150,000 for a housing project on the fairgrounds.
Life
New film highlights Whidbey environmental activitsts
A new film set to premiere in Langley this weekend celebrates the expansive work of WEAN.