Life
All aboard the 2026 ferry: Whidbey Island celebrates the New Year
Whidbey’s New Year’s Eve through New Year’s Day events offer something for every style of reveler.
News
Navy man suspected of arson in Oak Harbor
Officers detained a man suspected of committing arson on Christmas Eve.
Life
Veteran receives smart home of his dreams
Tunnel to Towers Foundation gifted its first smart home on the West Coast to a veteran in Coupeville
Business
Daycare offers new drop-in program
Nuture With Care Kids Academy’s new program provides flexible child care options for busy parents.
News
Commissioner cleared in hostile workplace investigation
Attorney investigated a complaint against Commissioner Jill Johnson brought by a fellow commissioner
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Wharf’s dock closed after storm damage
Last week’s massive storm created two large ruptures in the dock’s frame.
Life
Coupeville’s ‘singing janitor’ strikes a joyful chord
Lachlan Waterbury empties public trashes, cleans public toilets, while singing his favorite tunes.
News
Navy publishes final amended analysis of Growler impacts
People can read the document, which was released Friday, at www.nepa.navy.mil/growler.
News
Health board looks back at year of collaboration
A key initiative of the year is that of the Community Health Improvement Plan.
News
‘Close calls’ at crosswalks raise concerns at elementary school
A parent of a student at Olympic View Elementary thinks more could be done to improve the safety.
News
Bronze sculptures stolen from Coupeville Chamber of Commerce
Grinches struck the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce less than a week before Christmas, stealing two bronze sculptures in…
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Langley downzoning effort no longer moving forward
The council voted 3-2 Monday night to retain the current RS7200 zoning.
Life
Christmas wishes and whimsy
Here’s what kids in Oak Harbor are asking Santa for this holiday season.