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Fallen soldiers honored in Veterans Day parade

Veterans Day, 2011 was one for the history books, said Tom Sheahan, chairman of the Burlington Veterans Day…

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For Pets’ Sake: Domestic violence and animal cruelty

The recent death of a family cat by a military member under protection orders from his command to…

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Veterans set a fine example

Sometimes we just don’t realize how lucky we are. Listen to some of the stories of our World…

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Oak Harbor pays tribute to Greatest Generation

As the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor draws closer, it seems only fitting this…

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Sailor’s son makes timely entrance

Baby Nathaniel has impeccable timing. The 6-pound, 13-ounce baby boy was born at Whidbey General Hospital in Coupeville…

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Happy Birthday Marines!

The Marines of Marine Aviation Training Support Group 53 on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island know how to…

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War zones are scary — laughter is a necessary weapon

Running to a helicopter while being shot at is tricky. It’s even trickier when one of the kids…

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Skywarrior Theater movie times

Friday, Nov. 18  Double Feature $5 adults/$2 youth 7 p.m. – Real Steel (PG-13) 9:30 p.m. – The…

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Dean’s list students

The following students have made the dean’s list for Columbia College for sessions May-October: Shelby Bassett, Larissa Brandenburg,…

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VFW to host Town Hall meeting

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392 will host a Town Hall meeting Saturday, Nov. 19, from 1 to…

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Bazaar season begins

Officers’ Spouses Club gets season rolling Forget Black Friday. Oak Harbor’s holiday bazaar shopping season has begun and…

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“I only Smoke in War Zones”

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley will present Jennifer Rawlings’ “I only Smoke in War Zones”…

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Local author shares history with Marines

Trudy Sundberg may be petite, but she can get a room full of Marines to pay close attention.…