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Recycling program planned to hit the curb in Coupeville

Environmentally conscious folks in Coupeville will soon have a new way to recycle. The town is several weeks…

North Whidbey Help House Executive Director Jean Wieman said donations for the food bank have been struggling in recent weeks.

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Christmas in July not so merry for North Whidbey Help House

A traditional summertime food drive on North Whidbey brought in less food and donations than anticipated during a…

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Ferry reservations expand at Keystone

The standby wait at Coupeville reached two hours one Friday this month while other drivers with the foresight…

Pastor Garrett Arnold has been at Harborview Medical Center after falling Friday. He is pictured with his wife

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Fall lands Coupeville pastor in Harborview

Pastor Garrett Arnold is spending his wedding anniversary in Harborview Medical Center recovering from injuries he sustained in…

The Schroeder and Halvorson families enjoy a stop at Yellowstone National Park as they bicycle across the United States.

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Oak Harbor families push pedals across America

Two families are spending the summer growing closer together, learning about their faith and discovering the continental United…

Coupeville residents Eva and Kate Larsen

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Arts, crafts, crowds fill Coupeville

Thousands of people flowed into downtown Coupeville to enjoy one of the biggest festivals on Whidbey Island.

John Lambert from Port Orchard tosses a 56-pound weight over a bar Saturday during the Whidbey Island Highland Games

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Whidbey Island Highland Games feature throwers, pipers

For several hours Saturday, everybody visiting the Greenbank Farm turned a bit Scottish. Caber tossing, bagpiping and dancing…

State Rep. Norma Smith

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Island Transit highway changes ruffle Central Whidbey residents

Residents living on the edge of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve are concerned proposed changes to an intersection…

Whidbey artist Barbara Lyter will offer her handmade purses

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Artists make Coupeville festive

Nearly 200 artists will descend upon Coupeville this weekend to participate in one of the most popular festivals…

Organizers of the Fidalgo Avenue Block Party and Pig Roast hope to serve 2

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Oak Harbor’s free pig roast features beer brewing

A group of Whidbey’s best barbecuers will be busy this weekend cooking 2,000 pounds of pork to hand…

Warning signs and yellow tape are visible at the Cranberry Lake swimming area that is to help discourage people from swimming in the water. Island County Health Department officials closed the popular swimming hole at Deception Pass State Park because of high levels of E. coli bacteria caused by goose droppings.

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Honkers close Cranberry Lake swim area

A group of Canada geese caused the closure of a popular swimming hole on North Whidbey Island. Island…

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Groundskeeper works to preserve Greenbank Farm’s history

At one time the Greenbank Farm was home to more than 100 acres of loganberries, which made it…

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Ragnar racers raise concern in Coupeville

Two spots of congestion that took place in Coupeville during a popular relay race are prompting concerns about…