Life
Committee collects data as revelers feel the cold
Whidbey Islanders gathered for the annual Polar Bear Plunge before stampeding into the winter water.
News
Whidbey’s Wizards return after historic deployment
Electronic Attack Squadron 133 returned home to Whidbey from a five-month deployment
News
Number of tourists down, dollars up
The year 2024 saw fewer tourists on Whidbey, but those people spent more money than normal.
News
Costly barred owl management strategy divides Whidbey conservationists
On Whidbey, wildlife experts don’t agree on the controversial strategy.
Business
Whidbey pioneer descendant returns to Maylor’s Point with a truck of pies
Natalie Bleifuss has returned to “re-pioneer” the area by way of selling pies and mixing cocktails.
News
Whidbey activists propose change to county forest code
A loophole in the DNR’s foresting permits allows developers to forgo environmental impact studies.
News
Council chooses newest member
Marrow, who served in the Navy and worked in law enforcement, said serving the city is his calling.
News
First Sounder returns early for fifth year
The first of the Sounders, or North Puget Sound gray whales, has arrived off Whidbey’s shores.
Life
Unique cannabis brand grows from Whidbey roots
Falcanna would not exist without an iconic falconer on South Whidbey.
News
Windstorm causes widespread outages
A windstorm hit Whidbey Island on Saturday and caused the second major power outage of the season.
News
Oak Harbor to host virtual seminars on Business and Occupation Tax
One piece of the puzzle of ensuring a future for the marina is a tax on high-earning businesses.
News
Council picks 4 finalists for seat
The four candidates are James Marrow, James Croft, Tiffany Scribner and Sandi Peterson.
News
Oak Harbor allows all-terrain vehicles on roads
The city council approved Ordinance 2013 to allow all-terrain vehicles or ATVs on city streets.