Site Logo

News

Veterans services assemble in Freeland for one-stop visit

The Veterans Resource Center in Freeland will host a Veterans Stand Down, an assortment of services for veterans…

Charlie Patterson pitches against South Skagit during the District 11 Little League All-Star championship. Patterson threw a complete game shutout

Sports

Sergeant’s two RBIs, double play sends All-Stars to state

MOUNT VERNON — The recipe to win a district baseball championship is simple. A complete game on the…

Conor Workman steers his El Toro into the wind and away from the safety boat during sailing class.

Life

Yacht Club sets South Enders to sail, ready to expand

BAYVIEW — Lone Lake is a little crowded this July. That’s because Monday through Friday, a dozen eight-foot…

News

Freeland Library hit by power thief

FREELAND — They’ve got the power. Problem is, they didn’t pay for it.

Josiah Sergeant hits a pop fly to right field for a two-run double. Sergeant made a tag out at home plate to end the fourth inning. He was 3-for-4 with five RBIs and a walk.

Sports

Little League All-Stars power back with big rallies

MOUNT VERNON — What a recovery. The South Whidbey Little League 11- and 12-year-old All-Stars beat Anacortes 20-3,…

Dan Poolman listens to new school district superintendent Jo Moccia respond to discussion over the district's 2011-2012 budget.

News

School board wraps up discussions on 2011-12 budget

LANGLEY — Library services face the largest cuts in the school district budget for the coming year, though…

News

Holmes Harbor, Island Greens both sold to mainlanders

After a stop-and-go year of listing their property and golf course, Island Greens, Dave and Karen Anderson have…

Maxwell Ferguson breaks the “finish line” banner for first place. The 25-year-old runner finished in 1 hour

Sports

Pair of first-time racers wins Langley Half Marathon

LANGLEY — Those hills, some racers said, panting. “Gently rolling hills,” others snickered to Erin Simms, a volunteer…

John Henderson presents his Hummer Hat

News

Freeland man’s invention has Whidbey Island buzzing

FREELAND — The buzz and flutter of a hummingbird is unmistakable when it’s a few feet away. It…

The falcon guards the entrance to South Whidbey. Tyler 'Chuck' Norris and his dad John Norris coordinated the creation and installation of the falcon statue.

News

Class of 2011 leaves Falcon carving for South Whidbey

LANGLEY — It’ll be hard to miss the mark left by South Whidbey’s Class of 2011. After all,…

Josephine 'Jo' Moccia began her first week as South Whidbey School District superintendent on July 1. Moccia took over from retired superintendent Fred McCarthy after five years running South Whidbey schools.

News

Moccia jumps into job as new South Whidbey School District superintendent

Everyone has a first day at work. But not everyone’s first day is filled with as many meetings…

Susi Harvey of Sparks

Sports

Langley Half Marathon and 10k Walk draws a mixed crowd

Runners don’t come to the Langley Half Marathon to set personal records, especially the race veterans. The hills…

Nothing says “National Champion” like a title belt

Sports

Women’s national champion boxer is from Whidbey

LANGLEY — Dakota Stone has dethroned the “Queen of Boxing.” Stone defeated Christy Martin, the “Queen of Boxing,”…