New trails and intersection improvements are on the books for the next couple of years, according to the county’s draft six-year transportation improvement plan. Public… Continue reading
An article about the state of disarray on a notorious Oak Harbor property inspired one business owner to step in. A nine-acre area off Goldie… Continue reading
Daniel and Adriana Aivles were addicted to heroin and living out of a car during some of Oak Harbor’s coldest months. They had given up… Continue reading
Whidbey Island dwellers may have a interest in the effects rising sea levels will have on their properties and community. To help people prepare for… Continue reading
Whidbey leaders and residents have been discussing the issue of homelessness for years, but Island County will soon have a plan to end it. The… Continue reading
After months of negotiating, North and Central Whidbey fire districts have reached agreements to continue longstanding deals with the hospital for ambulance staffing. During discussions,… Continue reading
An Oak Harbor day shelter for homeless people is hoping to repair its relationship with Island County after learning last week the county terminated its… Continue reading
The Horrobins rolled into town back when someone could purchase a new car for about $4,000. The vehicles on their lot, the price tags and… Continue reading
Washington state is known for its flannel-wearing, IPA-drinking, nature-loving residents, and Whidbey Island happens to be a haven for all of those activities. Freeland resident… Continue reading
Amalie Provoncha, 5 How do you feel about starting kindergarten? I don’t know. Are you excited? What are you most excited about? Yeah. Playing on… Continue reading
Youth homelessness might be a hidden problem in Island County, but there’s one organization that’s continued to seek it out and offer support for the… Continue reading
Lying in a Central Whidbey garden, among large green leaves, was what looked like Cinderella’s carriage. But no fairy godmother was around to help this… Continue reading
A 24-year-old sailor was killed in a collision Saturday afternoon on Ault Field Road. The incident was the seventh motorcycle accident on Whidbey Island since… Continue reading
Linda Wehrman firmly believes that everyone should have access to fresh vegetables and herbs, straight from the ground. Thus, the Coupeville resident was understandably distraught… Continue reading
A self-described “lawn guy” is vying for a seat on the Board of Island County Commissioners in the 2020 election. Democrat Christopher Reed is running… Continue reading
An Edmonds man injured in an Aug. 17 South Whidbey traffic accident has died. The King County medical examiner pronounced Gary Hughes, 71, had died… Continue reading
Saturday, the Oak Harbor Area Council of the Navy League will continue its longstanding tradition of appreciating the military by serving free food and providing… Continue reading
North Whidbey Middle School students can expect a little more worldliness in their world history class this year. Teacher Don Jenkins will bring lessons and… Continue reading
The affordable housing crisis is central to the campaigns of the two candidates for Island County commissioner. Former Island County planner Nathan Howard and private… Continue reading
Local leaders are grappling with how to utilize complicated new state legislation to bring in money for affordable housing. Faith Pettis, a partner at Seattle-based… Continue reading
