Parading for the holidays

Crowds of families gathered in Oak Harbor and Langley to meet Santa and other magical creatures.

December 5, 2023 1:30 am


Navy aircraft salvage operations completed

The P-8A Poseidon aircraft that landed on Kaneohe Bay on Nov. 20 was finally removed from the water.

By Luisa Loi • December 5, 2023 1:30 am
Celebrating Christmas to the sound of Celtic music

Whidbey Island Music Festival presents ‘A Celtic Christmas with the Beggar Boys’

December 5, 2023 1:30 am
Smaller boat indicative of ferry system’s struggles

A smaller boat running the Clinton-Mukilteo ferry route might become a more frequent sight.

By Kira Erickson • December 5, 2023 1:30 am
Event provides light during dark December day

On Dec. 8, a procession of lanterns will travel from Healing Circles to Soundview Center in Langley.

By Kira Erickson • December 5, 2023 1:30 am
Fundraiser kicks off wrestling season

The Purple and Gold intersquad matches raised funds to help pay for materials and tournament fees.

December 5, 2023 1:30 am
Teenagers face charges after running away in stolen car

Three South Whidbey teenagers are accused of stealing a car and driving to California.

By Jessie Stensland • December 5, 2023 1:30 am

Oak Harbor man accused of vehicular homicide

A man faces a vehicular homicide charge after driving impaired and killing a 20-year-old woman.

By Jessie Stensland • December 5, 2023 1:30 am
County adopts status-quo budget

County commissioners adopted a $138 million budget for 2024 despite cost increases due to inflation.

By Jessie Stensland • December 5, 2023 1:30 am




Remembering the attack on Pearl Harbor

The community is invited to an event to remember the attack on Pearl Harbor and to honor veterans.

By Luisa Loi • December 5, 2023 1:30 am
The Whidbey Playhouse gets Scrooged by ‘A Christmas Carol’

Perhaps some holiday cheer might help scrub the grudge off the coldest of hearts.

By Luisa Loi • December 1, 2023 1:30 am


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