The Commission on Cancer, a quality program of the American College of Surgeons, has granted three-year accreditation to the cancer program at WhidbeyHealth Medical Center.… Continue reading
The cost of getting a septic tank pumped on Whidbey Island may increase significantly. Joantha Guthrie, manager of Island County’s solid waste division, said a… Continue reading
The former mayor and businessman who helped guide the city of Oak Harbor during a time of growth and aspirations passed away Oct. 28. Al… Continue reading
A member of the Navy who admitted using cocaine agreed to be a confidential informant for law enforcement and was involved in a series of… Continue reading
A 21-year-old man was captured on surveillance video when he entered an Oak Harbor dentist’s office on the evening of Oct. 24, according to court… Continue reading
As part of an ongoing effort to change its culture, WhidbeyHealth is choosing a different organization to manage its emergency department. Starting Jan. 21, 2020,… Continue reading
At approximately 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, the sunrise turned the waters at Deception Pass a bright orange behind a seemingly endless stream of cars traveling… Continue reading
Eric and Aleshia Mitten, owners of Windermere Real Estate/Whidbey Island in Coupeville and Oak Harbor, announced to their brokers and staff on Oct. 24 that… Continue reading
A 19-year old woman drove a pickup into a power pole and sewage lift station Sunday evening and caused a power outage, a small fire… Continue reading
Don’t kiss your chicken, health officials caution. Island County is one of four counties in the state where someone contracted salmonella from backyard poultry last… Continue reading
A 14-year-old student at South Whidbey Middle / High School is facing a felony charge for allegedly assaulting another student on a school bus Oct.… Continue reading
A man who robbed an Oak Harbor bank April 30 and terrorized two employees was sent to prison last week. Duane Payne, a 20-year-old Oak… Continue reading
The following items were selected from reports made to the Island County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, Oct. 17 At 10:21 a.m., a Saratoga Road resident reported… Continue reading
The driver of a stolen car struck two parked vehicles, a garage, a cop car and the Whidbey Playhouse during a brief chase in Oak… Continue reading
City, county, tribal and federal law enforcement took part in a drug bust in Oak Harbor Wednesday that resulted in the seizure of 50 pounds… Continue reading
An Oak Harbor man is trying to increase the North Whidbey park district’s transparency and public involvement. Christopher Wiegenstein said he’s running for a North… Continue reading
Thursday afternoon, about a half dozen people sat in Spin Cafe, most of them sipping coffee or tea. One of those people, Gerhardt Hofstetter, had… Continue reading
A man who drove a car off the road and caused a collision that seriously injured a passenger on North Whidbey last December is facing… Continue reading
Coupeville School District’s recent budget shortfalls, mostly caused by declining enrollment, have led to a lower credit rating on outstanding bonds. Taxpayers won’t be affected… Continue reading
A man running as an “advocate for the taxpayer” is challenging a longtime educator and incumbent on the Coupeville School District board. At the candidate… Continue reading
