A 26-year-old Navy man is accused of brandishing a handgun during a July 18 child exchange in front of the Oak Harbor Police Department after… Continue reading
Over the past month, Island County Human Services has fulfilled $170,000 in requests for residents impacted by COVID-19 requiring rental assistance and other needs. During… Continue reading
A new art gallery has threaded its way into Langley, just in time for the celebration of its 15th anniversary. Previously located at the Greenbank… Continue reading
Voters will have the choice between a little bit of everything in the legislative race for state representative, position two. Incumbent Democrat Dave Paul is… Continue reading
Five candidates representing a surprisingly full range of political affiliations — or non-affiliation — and a breadth of views are hoping to replace Commissioner Helen… Continue reading
A federal magistrate judge is recommending that a U.S. District Court judge deny a request by an advocacy group to force the Navy to halt… Continue reading
The city of Langley is now accepting applications for community members wanting to be part of a new advisory group. The group’s intent is to… Continue reading
Detectives with the Bellingham Police Department are investigating a Fourth of July incident in Oak Harbor in which a political videographer was allegedly assaulted by… Continue reading
Four candidates with distinct backgrounds have applied for the seat on the Oak Harbor City Council vacated by Bill Larsen, who resigned earlier this year.… Continue reading
It continues to be a seller’s market for real estate in Washington state. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and a housing shortage, rural areas like Island… Continue reading
The Navy wants to conduct training at the Oak Harbor Marina, but citizens likely won’t even notice. The Oak Harbor City Council will discuss the… Continue reading
A range of small businesses on North Whidbey — from restaurants to salons to yoga studios — will receive CARES Act funding to recover losses… Continue reading
The South Whidbey School Board is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the board. Superintendent Jo Moccia said Board Member Julie Hadden is stepping… Continue reading
U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen, who represents the state’s Second Congressional District, visited South Whidbey last week. As part of the visit, Larsen toured the beginnings… Continue reading
Small businesses in Langley are now able to apply for a relief grant of up to $2,000 to cover COVID-related expenses. The city recently received… Continue reading
The door on Cultus Bay Road has been a South Whidbey Island icon for 30 years. Here’s the story.
A South Whidbey band that was just finding its groove when the pandemic put a halt to its performing plans is still finding a way… Continue reading
One South Whidbey teenager was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle collision near Freeland early Monday evening. The Washington State Patrol reported that 17-year-old… Continue reading
Essentially, it’s waters that surround Whidbey Island that protect it from the surge of COVID-19 that spread across the state and the nation this summer.… Continue reading
A Search and Rescue team from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island conducted an early morning rescue for a sick hiker in the Olympic National Park… Continue reading
