Business
New Leaf’s unsung heroes work behind the scenes
On Oct. 6, New Leaf won the Medium Non-Profit Employer of the Year Award.
Life
Photographer’s exhibit features indigenous cultures
This month, the Oak Harbor Library is featuring Mike Holtby’s exhibit “One Planet, One People.”
Business
Embrace Whidbey and Camano Islands wins tourism award
EWCI won for its project “Regenerative Places, a Community-Based Tourism Model.”
Business
Pasta business is Wildly Beloved
Aurora Echo’s pasta business keeps leavening — so much that it needed a new home.
News
Town mayor candidates debate at forum
Ferries, Growlers and deer birth control were among the topics discussed at Wednesday’s forum.
Life
Family skeletons uncovered at Playhouse
Starting Nov. 3, the Whidbey Playhouse is presenting the dark comedy classic “Arsenic & Old Lace.”
News
OHPD plans to replace mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle
The vehicle would increase protection in the scenario of an active-shooter threat and disasters.
News
County awards $3.9M to housing project
The funds will help build an 82-unit apartment community on North Whidbey.
News
Retired nurse, substitute teacher vie for council seat
The candidates shared concerns over aging infrastructure, mental health treatment and homelessness.
News
Builders air grievances on county permit process
Inconsistent procedures, lack of experienced staff and unpredictable policy changes were discussed.
News
Candidates Smith, Jensen promote community engagement on school board
The two candidates running for the Position 4 seat emphasized the importance of transparency.
Life
Thinking out of the box
The Utility Wrap Program is a project by the Langley Arts Fund to beautify utility boxes.