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Jeremy Jarvis works on his mural in Langley. (Photo by Kira Erickson/Whidbey News-Times)

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Traveling muralist bringing color to community center

Jeremy Jarvis has begun work on a mural on the courtyard wall of the South Whidbey Community Center.

Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times

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Deception Pass Bridge wrapped up as repairs, painting continue

The sheeting prevents paint chips and sandblasting materials from falling into the water.

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Not a friend: Man accused of trying to force way into home

Around 7 a.m. on June 13, a Riepma Avenue resident woke up to find Darren E. Hartman in…

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Port gets $100K grant to improve broadband

Island County commissioners voted last week to approve Port of Coupeville’s application for funding.

A banner celebrating the South Whidbey High School class of 2021 was vandalized, and the Black Lives Matter banner next to it was stolen. (Photo provided by Josephine Moccia)

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Black Lives Matter sign stolen from in front of school

A banner celebrating 2021 graduates was also left vandalized.

Annie Philp, center, leads student counter-protesters. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Students counter a protest against social justice education

Hundreds of demonstrators lined the street in front of South Whidbey High School Friday afternoon.

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Coupeville Town Council gives arts and crafts festival green light

Food vendors will still be available at the scaled-back arts and crafts festival.

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Spa lets you ditch mask with proof of vaccination

Seaside Spa and Salon is asking maskless clients to show proof of inoculation for staff members’ comfort.

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Assessed value of homes continues to rise sharply

The median value of houses in Island County that sold in May 2021 was nearly 30 percent higher…

Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
Vera Easton, 4, with mother Maggie on the first day of U-pick strawberries at Bell's Farm near Coupeville.

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For local farm, seasonal help is slim pickings

Berry pickers are needed for Bell’s Farm.

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Langley rescinds mask mandate

The city council voted to follow state COVID-19 guidelines instead.

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Turkey “causing issues” | Island Scanner

Island Scanner May 19-25

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South Whidbey man accused of violating no-contact order

On June 3, seven deputies with the Island County Sheriff’s Office and a Langley police officer responded to…