News
Forget Bigfoot, UFOs are where the action’s at on Whidbey Island
There have been several sightings in the skies above of strange lights over the past few years.
News
South Whidbey leaders unite to build affordable housing
A steering committee is moving forward with the creation of a master plan for innovative and sustainable workforce…
News
Comments accepted on shoreline plan amendments
Island County and state Department of Ecology are accepting comments on a periodic review of the county’s Shoreline…
News
County, communities to get millions in stimulus
Island County government and the three municipalities on Whidbey Island are projected to receive a combined total of…
Opinion
In Our Opinion: Those fighting for racial equality should focus on county government
It’s a little ironic, but perhaps not surprising, that so much of the discussion about racial equality and…
News
Whidbey man wanted in shooting, other crimes, arrested by task force
A 24-year-old Coupeville man wanted on felony warrants in several cases.
News
Man comatose after brutal assault in North Whidbey home
Deputies arrived to the East Henni Road home and found the victim unconscious, struggling to breathe
News
Federal judge rejects injunction request against Navy Growlers
The decision wasn’t a surprise, and it doesn’t directly affect the underlying lawsuits by the state Attorney General’s…
News
Fewer COVID restrictions, more vaccines
As of March 11, nearly 19 percent of Island County residents have received at least one dose of…
News
Group sues over Navy training in state parks
The group is challenging a decision to allow the Navy to conduct training operations in state parks.
News
Man sentenced for sex assault at care facility
The man sexually assaulted a 79-year-old dementia patient at an Oak Harbor long-term care center.
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Hospital renovation moving forward
The $22.5 million project is on on track despite the district’s “cash poor” status and the pandemic.