Life
Whidbey couple reinvent ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’
An Oak Harbor military veteran with ALS and his wife relaunched the Ice Bucket Challenge — with a…
News
Yacht Club declines to host hydro races after all
After months of planning, the Oak Harbor Yacht Club voted against hosting Hydros for Heroes in 2026.
Business
Mosey downtown Oak Harbor for Winter Stroll
Everyone is invited 2-5 p.m. on Jan. 24 to peruse shops and warm bellies at participating merchants.
Life
What a hoot! Whidbey photographer focuses on feathered wildlife
Andrew Tokar, an aircrewman at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, documented birds, island landscapes
News
Peterson sworn in, Hizon appointed mayor pro tem
The new year in Oak Harbor brought new changes to the city council.
Life
Lack of New Year’s Eve fireworks show ruffles feathers
The discontinued New Year’s Eve fireworks show in Oak Harbor ignited disapproval among the community.
Life
Whidbey pet detectives reunite lost animals with owners
A volunteer-run Facebook group reunited hundreds of animals with their owners in 2025.
News
Fireworks accident injures resident
The man, who is in his 40s, sustained injuries to his chest, arms and face.
Life
Drowning puppy saved by firefighters in Coupeville
The Corgi puppy was uninjured and safely reunited with her family.
News
City moving forward with emergency marina repairs
Major damage occurred during the wind storm on Dec. 16.
Life
Business brings line dancing to Whidbey
Gigi Iglesias introduced her first beginners-only line dancing class to the island this month.
News
Oak Harbor man dead after kidnapping, police-involved shootings
Incident started with an exchange of gunfire with police in Clinton.