Life
All aboard the 2026 ferry: Whidbey Island celebrates the New Year
Whidbey’s New Year’s Eve through New Year’s Day events offer something for every style of reveler.
Life
Veteran receives smart home of his dreams
Tunnel to Towers Foundation gifted its first smart home on the West Coast to a veteran in Coupeville
Business
Daycare offers new drop-in program
Nuture With Care Kids Academy’s new program provides flexible child care options for busy parents.
Life
Walk in the wild for wolfdogs: Woman hiking 2,600 miles for nonprofits
Melissa Ross will hike from Mexico to Whidbey in honor of wolf-dog hybrids and missing hikers.
News
Wharf’s dock closed after storm damage
Last week’s massive storm created two large ruptures in the dock’s frame.
News
Oak Harbor wins auditor’s stewardship award
It emphasized a proactive commitment to improving operational practices and protecting public funds.
Life
Coupeville’s ‘singing janitor’ strikes a joyful chord
Lachlan Waterbury empties public trashes, cleans public toilets, while singing his favorite tunes.
News
Oak Harbor adjusts staff pay for inflation
Many city of Oak Harbor staff members will receive inflation-related raises in the new year.
Life
Christmas wishes and whimsy
Here’s what kids in Oak Harbor are asking Santa for this holiday season.
News
Winds knock out power, block roads
Whidbey was slammed by wind storms, causing widespread power outages and a highway closure.
Life
Salish elders remembered for their protective spirits
Bill Bailey and Rosie Cayou passed away within nine days of each other.
News
City hires community development director
Stacie Pratschner was most recently the community development director for the city of Mount Vernon.
News
Survey says: City of Oak Harbor questionnaire shows general job satisfaction
Oak Harbor staff have officially completed their latest anonymous assessment.