Life
The lights of Christmas
Photos by David Welton
News
Island County adopts new sales tax, 2026 budget
Island County commissioners adopted a one-tenth of 1% sales tax for criminal justice purposes.
News
School mourns Oak Harbor man killed in crash
An Oak Harbor resident who was a beloved teacher at Anacortes High School was killed in a four-car…
News
Invasive European green crab found near North Whidbey
Lagoon Point has had low numbers of the crabs captured intermittently since 2018
Life
Christmas is spectacular at Whidbey Playhouse
The show blends classics with playful favorites while weaving in famous Christmas movie moments.
Life
Holland Happening, hydroplane race returning
Two of Oak Harbor’s beloved traditions, Holland Happening and Hydros for Heroes, are coming back.
News
Firefighters rescue Whidbey man and Willie Nelson from bluff
The pair was rescued on Tuesday after becoming stranded on a steep bluff in Coupeville.
Life
Ballet Slipper dancers perform holiday magic
Young dancers are bringing the classic Christmas tale, “The Nutcracker,” to Whidbey in December.
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Island County eyes ways to clean up Lone Lake
Though toxins continue to persist in a lake, cleanup is costly and would likely take several years.
Sports
Flag football tryouts kick off in Oak Harbor
Head Coach Mike Lonborg estimated over 30 girls participated
News
Increase in Langley mayor pay rejected by council
Even the elected official who proposed the increase opposed it.
Life
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Wild animal trainer thrives on Whidbey
Jan Naud spent the earlier decades of her life raising and training wild animals.