South Whidbey resident John Norris is hunting for treasure. But he isn’t digging holes or looking for an “x” on a map. The fisherman spends… Continue reading
The Washington State Board of Health is proposing new rules that may provide new protections against a prevalent family of chemicals, but also might place… Continue reading
It may have been more than 60 years since the Korean War ended, but the story of one of its fictional mobile army surgical hospital… Continue reading
Coupeville was ahead of the climate-conscious curve when it created a greenhouse gas inventory nearly 15 years ago. Now, the town is dusting off that… Continue reading
In addition to the rich flavor derived from the delectable cocoa bean, this year’s Coupeville Chocolate Walk will also feature a sweet treat for the… Continue reading
Access to a critical component of addiction recovery for Whidbey Island residents has been inconsistent at best. Early next month, a new program will launch… Continue reading
Last Thursday afternoon, Ethan Boswell busily hammered away, wearing a fluorescent orange construction vest. Nearby, Nathanial Mildener methodically filled his shopping cart. The boys are… Continue reading
A federal agency seems to be holding Island County to a higher standard than others in the region for a national program that provides flood… Continue reading
Patricia Hoesman may have been surrounded by people Thursday morning, as she sat in front of an empty cup of coffee at a table with… Continue reading
Last year was the hospital’s “year of listening,” according to CEO Ron Telles, and 2020 will be “the year of action.” During Wednesday morning’s monthly… Continue reading
A longtime nurse and Whidbey resident is challenging incumbent Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, for her seat in the state House of Representatives. Democrat Suzanne Wood-ard… Continue reading
As captivating as whales are to observe, there’s a lot of information to be gleaned from what they leave behind. But to find those valuable… Continue reading
After nearly 25 years of farming in Quilcene Bay, Penn Cove Shellfish is moving its farming operation out of the Jefferson County waters. The mussel… Continue reading
Gabe and Isaac Bozeman can’t legally vote, but they are able to drive in the snow. The brothers, who are 15 and 17 respectively, grew… Continue reading
Island County commissioners are “aghast” at recent actions taken by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that could affect local shoreline property owners. During a work… Continue reading
While Pastor Fannie Dean thinks it’s important to remember and acknowledge the dream Martin Luther King Jr. spoke about at the Lincoln Memorial nearly 60… Continue reading
Monday’s winter storm might have produced little more than a light dusting, but it was plenty enough for Hillcrest Elementary School kindergartners to enjoy. And… Continue reading
