Parlor Car 1799 is prepared for a trip across the Puget Sound. Courtesy Photo

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Railway Museum acquires 117-year old Parlor Car from Whidbey Island

The car was built in 1901, was one of two train cars built to a specific design specification…

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Island County officials dispute state’s projected ridership numbers for Mukilteo-to-Clinton ferry

Island County is disputing low projected growth numbers for the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry route that Washington State Ferries recently…

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Bill would increase funding for Impact Aid, Growler research

Oak Harbor School District may get increased Impact Aid and Navy may get more money to research ways…

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Mount Vernon firefighter to challenge Rep. Norma Smith

A Mount Vernon resident running for state representative of district 10 said education, public safety and transportation are…

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Agreement with Water Stewards comes to a close

The Town of Coupeville terminated its agreement with Sound Water Stewards as of the latest Town Council meeting.

Student unwittingly wins ‘Best in Show’

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Student unwittingly wins ‘Best in Show’

Destanie Overly didn’t even know her piece had been entered into the American of Association University Women All-Island…

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Students accepted into aerospace residency

Three Oak Harbor High School students have been accepted into the Washington Aerospace Scholars Summer Residency at the…

Man injured in boat fire at Cornet Bay Marina; two docks destroyed

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Man injured in boat fire at Cornet Bay Marina; two docks destroyed

Firefighters responded to a reported boat fire Saturday afternoon at Cornet Bay Marina.

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Oak Harbor man, 22, killed in motorcycle accident

A 22-year-old Oak Harbor man was killed in a motorcycle accident in Whatcom County May 13.

‘Order up!’ Flower House Cafe reopens

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‘Order up!’ Flower House Cafe reopens

Bigger kitchen, more seating at renovated Bayview eatery

Photo by Jessie Stensland/Whidbey News-Times                                Jonathan “Lexzi” Zupan appears in Superior Court with attorney Margot Carter Monday for a sentencing hearing.

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Three years in prison for gas station robber

A woman who committed two armed robberies of a gas station in Clinton last year was sent to…

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Neighbors, rural wineries disputing proposed Island County regulations

Island County planning staff and the planning commission are attempting to wade through a sea of public comments…

Photo by Maria Matson/Whidbey News-Times                                Janelle Solomon, 12, from the Lummi Nation’s Ultimate Warrior Canoe Club carries a canoe along with Regina Miller, who is about to participate in the Woman’s Singles races. See the story on page A9 of today’s Whidbey News-Times.

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Water Fest draws up to 4,000 people

Bead by bead, three-and-a-half year old Ezra Malloy strung together a colorful bracelet as Jackie Wenala explained the…