In the coming generations, stories of World War II will only be found in history books, movies and TV specials. The Department of Veterans Affairs… Continue reading
As thousands across the country took to the streets in protest Thursday after the firing of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, local activists brought the demonstration… Continue reading
Unknown garbage caused a small fire at an Oak Harbor apartment Tuesday afternoon, according to Oak Harbor Fire Department officials. Around 1:15 p.m., Oak Harbor… Continue reading
Bettie Glassey’s friends were all getting married and settling down when she graduated high school in the early ’60s. “I didn’t want to do that,”… Continue reading
Images of fishing are omnipresent on Whidbey Island, but less visible are the first people to engage in the practice. “Really, unless you know what… Continue reading
‘Some people call me a hippy dog trainer’
As election day nears, some Island County residents are concerned that they still haven’t received their ballots. Last Monday, the U.S. Postal Service alerted the… Continue reading
Sondra Keith, a self-described organizer, “likes to run the show.” The 78-year old Oak Harbor resident was a supervisor for most of her professional life,… Continue reading
Outside interests have poured money into local elections this year, but the majority of campaign contributions still come from the candidates’ constituency, data from the… Continue reading
Yvette Fletcher already took a significant step to increase safety at Deception Pass Bridge. Now she just wants people to be able to find it.… Continue reading
SeaMar Behavioral Health Clinic is accepting donations for its annual fall drive until Nov. 12. This year, the focus is on “wellness” items such as… Continue reading
The Whidbey News-Times sat down with the kindergartners in Terese Root’s class at Oak Harbor Elementary to get to the bottom of the most important… Continue reading
A heroic moment in World War II left a lasting legacy but also marked a family tragedy. In 1942, Cmdr. William Bowen Ault led the… Continue reading
‘We’re the same, just shorter’
Routine stormwater drain maintenance at Ault Field recently led to the first discovery of a toxic firefighting foam in surface water. The source of contamination… Continue reading
Sound and access remain the most contentious topics in the most recent draft of rural event regulations in the county. Staff presented Monday the Island… Continue reading
As the state tries to create planning guidelines for development near military installations, Island County commissioners want to ensure land-use decisions remain under local control.… Continue reading
This month Island County 4-H’s Kool Kritters will morph into Kreepy Kritters. At 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, demonic cats, guinea pig witches and vampire… Continue reading
Something wicked this way comes. Starks, Lannisters, Gryffindors and even Hufflepuffs are challenged to test their knowledge of the Game of Thrones and Harry Potter… Continue reading
‘They end up getting all of us, even though they saw only one of us’
