Business
Despite 2020, Oak Harbor deli opens doors for business
An island-wide power outage and a pandemic couldn’t keep Zanini’s Deli from opening in Oak Harbor.
Life
Santa Claus set to make rounds on Central Whidbey
Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue’s longstanding Christmastime tradition is coming back soon. The department’s Santa Mobile will…
Business
Oak Harbor woman creates clean candles to sell during quarantine
A new mother wanted a candle she could use around her baby so she made her own.
News
With pandemic leading to Thanksgiving cancellations, those in need have options
Thanksgiving dinners may be canceled for many this year because of the pandemic, but there is help available…
Life
Navy woman arranging letters to send to seniors increasingly isolated by pandemic
While visiting a fundraiser at HomePlace at Oak Harbor Memory Care, Mackenzie Ball learned that some seniors had…
News
Oak Harbor council schedules in-person budget meeting
Long-term capital projects, property tax increase among considerations
News
Work on Deception Pass Bridge suspended for winter
A new contractor may take over the project in the spring, says WSDOT.
Life
World War II vet will be featured in Navy League’s virtual Veterans Day event
A World War II from Freeland reflects on memories from his time in service.
News
OH Navy League broadcasting virtual Veterans Day program
Viewers can watch the porgram on Nov. 11 begining at 11 a.m. on local social media and channel…
News
City council surveys staff morale
Oak Harbor City Council is concerned about morale, transparency and other issues among staff.
News
Cleaning up: Island thrift stores packed with donated treasures
Whidbey’s thrift stores have seen an influx of donations during the pandemic.
News
City of Oak Harbor moves forward with zoning change
The city is trying to change the zoning of its 75-acre property so it can become a park.
News
Plugged in: Oak Harbor school district adds electric bus to its fleet
Whidbey’s only electric school bus will be driving the streets of Oak Harbor soon.