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Astound technician installing fixed wireless network transmission devices atop existing headend tower.

Business

Company offering high-speed internet to the underserved

Tech company expands its fixed wireless internet to more than 6,000 homes on Whidbey.

Life

Putt for a good cause at golf tournament

Shoot your shot to win up to $15,000 in Whidbey’s Fourth Annual Collaborative Golf Tournament.

(Photo by David Welton) It was all hands on deck for the over 70 volunteers who worked on the rotting gray whale carcass, eager to aid in the dissection. They wore protective gear to avoid contracting diseases.

Life

Bones of a behemoth: Volunteers remove skeleton from dead whale

More than 70 volunteers gathered on a Central Whidbey beach to cut out the bones from a dead…

(Photo by Marina Blatt) Vicki Yount shows off the colorful clothing she sells in V-Boutique.

Life

Plein Air competition calls to painters

Artists, art lovers and shoppers alike are in for a vibrant weekend as Whidbey’s Plein Air returns.

Scenarios one through six are provided in a presentation for the Oak Harbor City Council.

News

Oak Harbor Council adopts B and O tax to fund marina repairs

It will likely only impact an estimated 29 businesses and raise about $880,000 a year.

The sinking "Shark Lady" is sandwiched between a "Hazmat Rescue" vessel on the left, and the "San Juan Enterprise," on the right, which is certified by the US coast guard to legally  haul flammable liquids, according to its website.

News

Vessel seized after fuel leak in Holmes Harbor

The vessel was found with its tail end partially sunk below the surface.

Photo by Marina Blatt
Purchase costumes at the garage sale to live out your fairytale fantasies.

Business

Buy a prop, costume at Playhouse garage sale

Whidbey Playhouse is hosting a garage sale for anyone who’s ever dreamed of living in a musical.

Photo by Marina Blatt
Co-Founders Kate Kilpatrick and Paul Rose smile outside of their storefront

Business

New downtown store offers arts and crafts

The new shop championing more than 20 small local businesses sits on Pioneer Way.

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Life

Island County Community Day celebrates inclusivity

The event promises family-friendly games, activities, food and music.

Photo by Marina Blatt
A wave hits a rock at Point Partridge the night of the tsunami advisory on Whidbey.

News

Whidbey dodges tsunami, prepares for future disaster

Whidbey residents were ghosted by a tsunami Tuesday, but are advised to make disaster preparations.

South Whdibey firefighters demonstrate the different ways they can manipulate the vehicle in order to get patients out of the vehicle safely at the Whidbey Island Fair.

Life

National Night Out returns to Whidbey Island

Family-friendly fun and first responder education will take place on North and South Whidbey Aug. 5.

Photo by Marina Blatt
A toxic shellfish warning sign at Penn Cove Tidelands.

Business

Penn Cove, Holmes Harbor closed to shellfish harvesting

Island County’s primary shellfish provider suffers business setbacks after a new shellfish ban.

(Photo provided) The Oak Harbor Marina at sunset.

News

Oak Harbor City Council resumes marina discussion

Oak Harbor City Council remains divided on how to save the deteriorating marina