News
I-976 could detour Island Transit buses
If passed, Initiative 976 has the potential to significantly diminish bus and paratransit service in Island County.
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Man files another public records lawsuit against Langley
A South Whidbey man has filed another lawsuit against the city of Langley, claiming a violation of the…
Obituaries
Lloyd Edwin Carter: March 22, 1926 -Oct. 4, 2019
Lloyd Edwin Carter, 93, lifelong resident of Whidbey Island died Oct. 4, 2019 at his home in Freeland,…
News
Suspects plucked in guitar case
A man with a pilfered guitar was arrested in a low-key sting operation by the Island County Sheriff’s…
News
Police chase ends at septic tank
When a driver being chased by a deputy came to a dead end on a Central Whidbey road,…
News
GOP picks candidates for Senate seat
A North Whidbey entrepreneurial farmer is the top choice to replace state Sen. Barbara Bailey.
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Hospital sued by former employees
Two former WhidbeyHealth Medical Center employees who worked in the emergency room filed lawsuits against the hospital district,…
News
Man arrested after pointing gun at deputy with sheriff’s office
An unusual dispute between a landlord and a tenant led to a dangerous moment at a Central Whidbey…
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Candidate forum slated for Oct. 8
With less than two weeks until ballots are mailed out, candidate forum season is in high gear.
Opinion
Editorial: Langley infrastructure measure holds water
It’s a lot of money, but dealing with Langley’s crumbling infrastructure in the current whack-a-mole fashion would be…
News
Passenger pickup, drop off area open at ferry dock
It took awhile to happen, but the improved passenger pickup and drop off area at the Clinton Ferry…
News
Poop talk in Oct. 3
Residents are invited to get the scoop on poop at a community discussion hosted by Washington State University…
News
Langley’s infrastructure measure has fans, critics
An ambitious plan to install, repair and replace water, sewer and stormwater lines in the city of Langley…