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Coupeville rally targets fossil fuels

More than a dozen people gathered Friday afternoon to raise awareness for Divestment Day.

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Year in crime reveals fairly quiet town

It’s been almost a year since the Island County Sheriff’s Office took over management of the Coupeville Marshal’s…

Dylan Crogan

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Oak Harbor High School culinary program among the ‘Elite 50’

Oak Harbor High School’s culinary program is now recognized as one of the top 50 high school hospitality…

Shari Bibich

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Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation shelter campaign nearing its goal, with community’s help

When completed, Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation’s new building will greatly increase the nonprofit agency’s capacity.

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Entrants sought for Oak Harbor St. Paddy’s Parade

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Oak Harbor will take place at 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, in…

Fred and Barbara Bennett

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Navy veteran and her husband serve up Southern comfort on Whidbey

There’s something about a smoky scent that appeals to Barbara Bennett’s senses and soul.

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NAS Whidbey personnel honored for Oso response

As part of Washington state’s annual Navy Day celebration, Gov. Jay Inslee recognized seven Whidbey Island Naval Air…

One of the EA-6B Prowlers of VAQ-134 lands and parks for the last time as the Garudas return home to loved ones in November. That deployment was the final one for the Prowler with the Navy.

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NAS Whidbey open house will highlight history of EA-6B Prowler

In recognition of the retirement of the venerable EA-6B Prowler, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station is holding an…

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Oak Harbor holistic doctor arrested for practicing without a license

A woman practicing holistic medicine at a clinic in Oak Harbor was arrested early Tuesday after police served…

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Heritage Bank to change signs at Whidbey locations

Heritage Bank will start the process of updating branch signage at all Whidbey Island Bank offices.

Christine Cribb

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Hunt ready to serve as Oak Harbor School Board president again

About a year after stepping down from the role, Peter Hunt reassumed the position as board president of…

Aviation crews of Army helicopters train using the Modular Swallow Water Egress Trainer to practice getting out of a seat and harness while upside down submerged in water at Whidbey Island Naval Station’s Aviation Survival Training Center.

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Army helicopter crews train to survive under water at NAS Whidbey pool

A trainee’s first step is to learn to pull oxygen from a small air tank while under water.

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Looking Back: Petition calls for special election on incorporation

Notice was given that a petition asking for the calling of a special election to vote on the…