Life
Enso House ready for next reincarnation
A nonprofit that provided hospice care for over a hundred guests is facing the end of its own…
News
Nichols Brothers bid for hybrid-electric ferries comes in high
Bids were submitted by the Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Florida and Whidbey’s own Nichols Brothers.
Life
‘Shimmy Mob’ belly dances across Whidbey for awareness
Outfitted in hot pink T-shirts, the jangling troupe of women danced at seven different locations.
News
Keystone Preserve receives new designation
Whidbey Island’s third special review district was approved last week by Island County commissioners.
News
Parking concerns arise in Langley city code
A section of code that allows for more inclusive types of housing could undergo changes.
Life
Musical heart of the church is ready to retire
Nearly every Sunday for the past five decades, Kathy Fox filled the sanctuary with organ music.
Life
Orchestra takes on music from the silver screen
Whether it’s “Harry Potter,” “Lord of the Rings” or “Star Wars,” just about every franchise is represented.
News
Food programs on Whidbey face challenges
Food banks are waiting to hear just how much has been cut by the Trump administration.
Life
Penn Cove Water Festival pulls into town May 10
Penn Cove will be filled with the canoes of the Salish people in a celebration of indigenous culture
Life
School music director retires on a high note
Harshman will put away his baton as his career with the South Whidbey schools comes to a close
Business
Japanese restaurant rolls into Bayview Corner
Earlier this month, Joan Samson and Ed Hodson opened Japonica Diner on South Whidbey.
News
Fire scorches shed in Freeland
By the time firefighters arrived, the resident had mostly extinguished the blaze.
News
Conservation Futures Fund could help protect large shoreline, forest projects on island
Island County commissioners are considering a total of four applications this year for a program that preserves and…