In her cozy Oak Harbor cottage, Doris Janz is sitting at her kitchen table, trying to put a finger on the secret to her longevity… Continue reading
Admiral’s Cove residents are breathing a sigh of relief after water samples taken from community wells revealed no detected contaminants. An engineering services company was… Continue reading
Whidbey Island’s cold, wet winter has been particularly unkind to Coupeville High School, where a leaky roof could lead to a significant unplanned expenditure. The… Continue reading
If there were an award for world’s coolest dad, Scott Brazelton would be tough to top. As if flying jets weren’t enough for consideration, Brazelton… Continue reading
Playing the character of the “evil nephew” in “Arsenic and Old Lace” seems to suit Eric Wertz quite well. The Coupeville High School junior was… Continue reading
It’s easy to wind up in Chef Mary Arthur’s classroom if you let your nose guide you. On Thursday, culinary students were busy cooking up… Continue reading
Sculptors and their pieces to ‘take over’ downtown Oak Harbor in April
In the two years since the City of Oak Harbor began working with an architectural firm on a new public art sculpture, there have been… Continue reading
The wait is almost over for the more than 1,000 residents who make up Admiral’s Cove. Within three weeks, residents from the Central Whidbey neighborhood… Continue reading
North Puget Sound residents got a taste of spring last weekend with blue skies and enough sunshine to get people outside. The unseasonable weather extended… Continue reading
The old fort is still a sight to behold, attracting visitors for its history as well as the natural beauty all around it. To get… Continue reading
It’s not easy walking in Abraham Lincoln’s shoes. Alan Schell found playing the part of one of the United States’ most famous presidents to be… Continue reading
Although its role is integral in helping firefighters protect communities, a fire hydrant generally doesn’t draw much attention in a cityscape. Short and stubby, a… Continue reading
For anglers who look forward to relatively easy catches of salmon from Whidbey Island shores every other year, the early word out of Olympia might… Continue reading
Wetland area at Dugualla Bay is restored to historic state during dike project
It’s hard for Charles Hammer to fathom that he’s been retired from the Navy for more years than he served. His last of 29 years… Continue reading
Though it’s tough to quibble with any view from Fort Casey State Park, the one afforded from Battery Turman near Admiralty Head Lighthouse is breathtaking.… Continue reading
Organizers of Whidbey Has Talent are searching farther and wider to add to the talent pool for this spring’s show. Auditions this year also will… Continue reading
On a chilly overcast afternoon, Dean Bannister slid his bucket to the other side of the dock, took a seat and looked for his luck… Continue reading
One day early last month, Janis Powell felt like the whole world was crashing down around her. She was sitting in her office at the… Continue reading
