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Firefighter’s legacy on Whidbey still felt today

Robert Spinner, 50, a founding member of Whidbey Island Professional Firefighter’s Association, died of a heart attack July…

NAS Whidbey petty officer gets ‘pinned’ by Lt. Dan

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NAS Whidbey petty officer gets ‘pinned’ by Lt. Dan

Actor and military morale-booster Gary Sinise goes beyond concert appearance

Put down your phone while driving or face hefty fines

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Put down your phone while driving or face hefty fines

New state law cracks down on distracted driving

Port wants public’s help with comp plan update

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Port wants public’s help with comp plan update

Port of Coupeville is asking the public for input as it updates its comprehensive scheme and strategic plan.

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Port director gets $10K benefits hike

After approximately two months on the job, Port of Coupeville Executive Director Chris Michalopolous received a $10,200 pay…

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Island Scanner: Callers report woman flashing people on Pioneer

The following were gathered from calls made to the Oak Harbor Police Department:

Toxic algae bloom results in Lone Lake closure

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Toxic algae bloom results in Lone Lake closure

Lone Lake is closed temporarily due to toxic algae levels that are nearly 50 times above the provisional…

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$245,000 of pot revenue to fight drug abuse

Island County hopes it can support all of the region’s at-risk teens with $245,000 in state tax revenue…

Health Board commissioners get a tour of the new addition to WhidbeyHealth Medical Center Monday. Workers continued to put on finishing touches. Panoramic photos taken by local residents show off all aspects of Whidbey Island; baby animal shots will hang next to human baby shots outside the labor and delivery suites. The elements of the baby delivery rooms and patient lifts are demonstrated. CEO Geri Forbes stands in front of the Whidbey colors used throughout the new addition and next to one of many looming photographs selected by Whidbey Health Foundation.

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Opening of ‘state-of-the-art’ hospital wing set next week

CEO “couldn’t be prouder” of $50 million taxpayer-funded facility

Oak Harbor woman taking barnyard to Whidbey fair

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Oak Harbor woman taking barnyard to Whidbey fair

Old MacDonald has nothing on the Whidbey Island Fair.

Man shot by police aimed BB gun at woman, officers

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Man shot by police aimed BB gun at woman, officers

The man shot and wounded by a police officer last week in Oak Harbor was armed with a…

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Man charged in assault at gravel pit

A transient man is facing a felony charge for allegedly assaulting a woman in a gravel pit because…

Be safe when clamoring for clams, health agency advises

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Be safe when clamoring for clams, health agency advises

Interactive map provides warnings, zooms in on beaches