The Captain Whidbey Inn might be under relatively new ownership, but this time of year is all about bringing back longtime traditions. Operations Manager Carey… Continue reading
Gerry Reed does not look like a stereotypical tarot card reader. A grandfather, the Langley resident sports a cheery red tie and blue-and-tortoiseshell glasses. But… Continue reading
During December, Artworks Gallery at Greenbank Farm is presenting a group show featuring all 15 of the gallery’s Whidbey Island Artists. Join the gallery’s artists… Continue reading
Martha “Marty” and Robert James Hitchcock recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. For the occasion, the couple was photographed with Martha Hitchcock wearing her wedding dress… Continue reading
By RON NEWBERRY Special to the News-Times Michelle Landis has worked with raptors for 25 years and is well acquainted with many types. Ospreys stand… Continue reading
What “friendsgiving” is complete without green eggs and ham? Luckily, Timmy Aston, a student at Oak Harbor Public Schools’ exceptional academy, didn’t forget the key… Continue reading
Anyone who has ever wanted to learn how to make a ceramic pot or bowl has a prime opportunity. Whidbey Clay Center will be hosting… Continue reading
Langley illustrator Anna Cosper likes to joke that she’s been drawing since birth. She believes in the handmade art of illustrated holiday cards. Her hand-drawn… Continue reading
At age 21, Victoria Brown was preparing to leave a drug rehabilitation center with few belongings and nowhere to go. Brown had undergone treatment under… Continue reading
Nestled in the historic downtown waterfront of Coupeville, Penn Cove Gallery has been a hub for Whidbey Island artists since 1994. The cooperatively owned gallery… Continue reading
A number of groups paraded down Pioneer Way Monday in celebration of Veteran’s Day.… Continue reading
Island County Historical Museum visitors this month will be able to tour the Coupeville museum’s exhibits free of charge thanks to Harry Anderson — or,… Continue reading
When Whidbey resident Jennifer Swenson travelled to Scandinavia to compete in a popular Norwegian reality show, she made one thing clear in the first episode… Continue reading
Heather Palbicki puts in the finishing touches on the trim at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Coupeville last week. She, her 17-year-old son Jacob Palbicki… Continue reading
The crisp air and fallen leaves mark the season for warm, comforting foods. Many residents have an abundance of apples in their yards and are… Continue reading
For the 20th year, the Daughters of Norway will be celebrating all things Scandinavian on Saturday, Nov. 9. Well, maybe not lutefisk. The Nordic Fest… Continue reading
HOPE is more than just an acronym at the Big Barn Bash next weekend at Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club in Freeland. As it’s… Continue reading
Ever since two pharmacists joined forces over a whiskey still at Mutiny Bay, it’s been a collision of chemistry and creativity on a daily basis.… Continue reading
What started with seven women who weaved together has, 50 years later, grown into a guild that is 150-plus members strong that promotes friendships, lifelong… Continue reading
For many people, Halloween is all about scary ghosts and other creepy, undead things appearing in dark places to scare the bejesus out of folks,… Continue reading
