Jordan Schisel, left, determines the length of a cut during the Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers’ annual work day Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Coupeville. The volunteer nonprofit group participated in 18 different projects to help their Central Whidbey neighbors Saturday. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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Sun shines on Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers

On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, a small group gathered at a home tucked in the woods just outside…

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Volunteers sought for Navy environmental board

Environmental issues are a hot topic surrounding Naval Air Station Whidbey Island these days.

Middle school scientists claim first in state

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Middle school scientists claim first in state

Three young Oak Harbor scientists were recently honored for their scientific analysis of local pollution.

At Island Drug in Oak Harbor, pharmacy assistant Trevor Oram sorts pills for a prescription order. Pharmacy tech Lisa Bacolo sorts through the many prescription cards customers bring. in

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County prescription program needs booster shot

More residents could be paying less for Rx

National Day of Prayer observed in Coupeville

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National Day of Prayer observed in Coupeville

Under a long gone blue sky and a bright canopy of noon-day sun, more than 125 people celebrated…

No fear: Climbers inspect the bridge up close

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No fear: Climbers inspect the bridge up close

State Department of Transportation employees who visited Deception Pass Bridge this week have a very specific set of…

Prosecutor observes terrorist hearing at Gitmo

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Prosecutor observes terrorist hearing at Gitmo

From behind triple-pane glass at the back of an enormous courtroom, Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks watched the…

Town ponders best way to co-exist with deer

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Town ponders best way to co-exist with deer

Some of Coupeville’s four-legged residents are a bit ornery these days, and in some cases causing a ruckus.

A judge checks the Oak Harbor culinary arts team for clean and sanitary hands at the ProStart National Invitational, which was held April 28-30 in Charleston, S.C. Oak Harbor placed 16th out of 48 teams. Photo courtesy Mary Arthur

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Oak Harbor culinary students place 16th at nationals

Mary Arthur is in awe of the generosity and support she sees from the Oak Harbor community year…

Port of Coupeville Harbormaster Long Bechard talks on the phone while pushing a container full of oil spill containment booms at the Coupeville Wharf Friday afternoon. Even though only about two or three quarters of hydraulic steering fluid leaked from the burst hose of a vessel that docked at the wharf, the sheen spread out hundreds of feet as can be seen in the background. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times

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Small spill creates initial concern in Penn Cove

Business owners on the Coupeville Wharf got a mild scare early Friday afternoon when a boater pulled up…

Tons of toxic trash targeted in state budget cuts

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Tons of toxic trash targeted in state budget cuts

Program for poisons collected 300,000 pounds last year

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Bus route changes set to begin July 1

Bus routes on Whidbey and Camano islands will be changing at the beginning of July.

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Island Transit reaches contract with union

Island Transit finally has a contract with bus operators and dispatchers.