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Photo by Maria Matson / Whidbey News- Times.                                Emily Harding Hill and Michael Weeks stand outside their restaurant Callen’s, which opened on July 31 near the Coupeville Ferry Terminal.

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New restaurant opens at historic location

One might say it was love at first sight, on Valentine’s Day, that led to Michael Weeks and…

In command

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In command

Capt. Matthew Arny takes helm at NAS Whidbey

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Picnic on the Prairie celebrates the Reserve

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, there will be a “Picnic on…

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Navy to offer disaster preparedness seminar

September is National Disaster Preparedness Month, and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is working to ensure locals are…

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Dementia care support classes will be hosted by Oak Harbor Library

There will be a series of dementia care support classes from 10-11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 11, Sept.…

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Coupeville students return to find new faces

Students will return to the Coupeville School District on Sept. 4 for a new school year with new…

Wag ‘n’ Walk all fun and games

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Wag ‘n’ Walk all fun and games

It’s a day for the dogs that helps raise money for WAIF

Photo by Maria Matson / Whidbey News Group                                Peggie Suess will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Aug. 22. She sits here at Summer Hill Senior Living, ready for the day’s Bingo game.

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Oak Harbor woman celebrates her 100th birthday on Aug. 22

On Aug. 22, Peggie Suess will celebrate her 100th birthday.

National Night Out deemed a success

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National Night Out deemed a success

The smoke crept under the door, slowly filling the air in the small bedroom. Children quickly stuffed bed…

Photos by Maria Matson/Whidbey News-Times                                John White of Freeland works to paint the “Big Guns” at Fort Casey. It was a good day to paint, with the sunshine and fresh air, he said. The work is being done by volunteers in preparation for the 50th anniversary of the “Big Guns” arrival, which will be held on Aug. 11.

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Fort Casey celebrates 50th anniversary of biggest draw

Volunteers from all over are working hard to get the “Big Guns” ready at Fort Casey Historical State…

Photo by Maria Matson / Whidbey News Group.                                Jean Sherman stands with her 100th birthday bouquet.

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Town celebrates 100th birthday of longtime resident

This year, Jean Sherman is being thrown a giant birthday bash and everyone’s invited.

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Ceremony to be held Wednesday for Tokitae

A spotlight is once again being placed on Lolita, also known as “Tokitae,” as well as the other…

Super judges, strange food

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Super judges, strange food

Spiderman, Spiderman, does whatever a spider can. And Spiderman can teach kids how to make spiders out of…