News
Oak Harbor Council tables B&O tax that’s meant to fund dredging, breakwater and rec center
The proposed tax would affect only 26 businesses, or the top 1% of businesses by earnings.
Sports
Coupeville High School track team sends a baker’s dozen to state
The Coupeville High School boys claimed a team title, with the girls’ squad finishing third.
Life
Wayward steer wanders Whidbey woods
The big, white bovine has been living among the trees in Trillium Woods for more than a week.
News
Driver airlifted following rollover crash on South Whidbey
The man was being evaluated for non-life-threatening injuries at Harborview Medical Center Monday.
News
Mother Mentors to lose 26% of annual budget
The nonprofit provides in-home mentorship for parents, pantries of free items and Playscape.
News
Nichols Bros. asks governor to split ferry contract
CEO Gavin Higgins sent a letter urging that the companies each build two of the ferries.
Life
Meerkerk Gardens offers bountiful color and wildlife
The peak rhodie blossoming season runs from late March to early June.
Life
Enso House ready for next reincarnation
A nonprofit that provided hospice care for over a hundred guests is facing the end of its own…
News
Oak Harbor waterfront redevelopment meeting set for May 15
The community will get a peek at potential ideas during a virtual meeting set for Thursday, May 15.
News
Nichols Brothers bid for hybrid-electric ferries comes in high
Bids were submitted by the Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Florida and Whidbey’s own Nichols Brothers.
Life
‘Shimmy Mob’ belly dances across Whidbey for awareness
Outfitted in hot pink T-shirts, the jangling troupe of women danced at seven different locations.
News
Oak Harbor test drive turns criminal
Tiffany A. Cleaver appeared in Island County Superior Court May 9.