Ernie Branigh rides daily on his bike which he’s owned for over 40 years. He’s taken it with him in travels throughout the world.

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Oak Harbor man cycling for cancer research

Oak Harbor resident Ernie Branigh is riding in the the annual nationwide Great Cycle Challenge USA to raise…

Wells Fargo Bank will close its branch on Midway Boulevard in August and plans to put the building up for sale.

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Wells Fargo Bank on Midway Blvd. to close in August

Wells Fargo Bank plans to close its Midway Boulevard location Aug. 5, citing a lack of need for…

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Oak Harbor man arrested in alleged racially charged, rifle-pointing incident

Oak Harbor police arrested a man accused of pointing a rifle at two other men in a racially…

Denae McGaha

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Father/hero: Dad’s final act was to save his family

Ronnie McGaha lost his life in 2011 when a tornado struck their two-story home in Harvest, Ala. But…

Oak Harbor officials are looking into the possibility of purchasing prefabricated Portland loos.

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Portland loos eyed for park by Oak Harbor council

Oak Harbor council members are considering purchasing the latest-and-greatest in public restrooms facilities once construction of the state-of-the-art…

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Coupeville Elementary School registration Aug. 16-18

Parents of students new to the Coupeville School District may register their children in grades kindergarten through fifth…

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Oak Harbor School District serving free lunches this summer

This summer, Oak Harbor School District plans to again provide free lunches for children ages 5-18.

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COER looks to state for jet noise mitigation

People concerned about the health effects of military jet noise are looking for someone, anyone who can do…

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Ordinance gives more control over fireworks

For Island County Sheriff Mark Brown and the county commissioners, it simply doesn’t make sense to allow people…

The Kennewick departs the Coupeville ferry landing earlier this year. It is out of service until mid July.

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After being knocked out of service, ferry to PT back on route

Passengers who rely on Coupeville-to-Port Townsend ferry service breathed a sigh of relief Thursday when a relief boat…

Coupeville resident Clinton Wood appears in court with attorney Steve McKay Monday for sentencing on drug and burglary charges.

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Drug lab sends Coupeville man to prison

A Coupeville man arrested for starting a drug lab in a couple’s home without their knowledge is going…

Oscar Sampedro is sentenced to prison Monday after pleading guilty to a robbery charge.

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Man gets 5 years for robbery

A 34-year-old man involved in an unusual robbery in Oak Harbor earlier this year received a lengthy prison…

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Honoring founder of M-Bar-C Ranch

An estimated 2,000 disadvantaged children and their families will visit the M-Bar-C Ranch in Freeland this summer. They’ll…