Letters to the Editor
New name sounds like spa, not hospital | Letter
The name WhidbeyHealth reminds me of a spa, not a hospital. What do you envision when you hear…
News
Get an early start with vegetables | Sowin ‘n’ the Trowel
Even though the first day of spring is officially a long ways away, you don’t want to wait…
Life
Tickets still available for annual Lions Scholarship Auction Sat.
The Coupeville Lions Club is once again offering an evening of good food, entertainment and fun — all…
Life
Talent contest in works for Whidbey Island teens
A retired Navy captain, Russell has transformed himself into a full-time magician and entertainer during his post military…
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Greenbank Garden Club blossoms while branching out
On an early February morning, activity is abuzz at the monthly meeting of the Greenbank Garden Club.
News
Wharf piling repair estimate sits at $500,000
It will cost the Port of Coupeville more than $500,000 to repair the wharf substructure, according to an…
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Greenbank Farm progress continues as maintenance issues mount
Facility and staffing issues plague the Port of Coupeville as the entity continues its second month of farm…
News
Longtime deputy new sheriff’s detective
One of Whidbey Island’s finest and best-known law enforcement officers is sporting a new badge and uniform.
News
Joseph Whidbey State Park eyed for development
Regular users of Joseph Whidbey State Park are upset that their cherished spot is one of 10 state…
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City of Oak Harbor deciding what to do with logged acreage on Sleeper Road
The city of Oak Harbor is investigating what it should do with 40 acres of property it owns…
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Businesses chip in $38,800 to improve historic downtown Oak Harbor
Oak Harbor businesses last month pledged $38,800 to help improve the city’s historical downtown, an amount that Margaret…
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Careage of Whidbey resumes taking residents
Careage of Whidbey, a skilled-nursing facility in Coupeville, has reopened to new patients, the facility’s owner said.
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Island Transit meetings to discuss fares
Island Transit is holding a series of meetings to gauge public reaction to the idea of charging fares…