Life
Musselfest celebrates 40 years of bivalves
The festival returns March 6-8, bringing with it mussels, music and mingling.
News
Navy to drill PFAS monitoring wells on town property
The Coupeville town council approved the Navy’s request to drill two new PFAS monitoring wells.
Sports
Wildcat NJROTC heads to national competition
The Wildcats’ primary armed drill team is going big or going home on the national stage.
News
District to review elementary school boundaries
A team of community members will meet periodically this spring to develop a recommendation.
News
Coyote culling mistaken for active shooter on base
Gunshots reported by sailors working the night shift spurred a “short” lockdown last week.
News
Coupeville Wharf opens new dock
Replacing the dock cost about $600,000 and took four days of work.
Life
Century-old schooner makes national register
The recognition makes grants for the schooner’s maintenance more accessible.
News
Public records complaint filed against school district
Lawmakers are trying to reduce the burden of requests on districts, making the complaint timely.
Sports
Wildcats flag football eliminated from playoffs
Oak Harbor failed to score in its loss to Seattle Prep. on Saturday.
News
Navy base drowns drone
A drone intruded at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on Tuesday but did not present any threat.
News
Reservist in hot water after flying drone at base
The drone, a small, commercial quadcopter, was rendered “inoperable” by base defense systems.
Life
Fanbulance spreads Seahawk spirit
North Whidbey resident Robert Brown is an owner of what he called the “ultimate tailgating rig.”