News
Candidates for school board to be narrowed in primary
Nine candidates are seeking three positions on the South Whidbey School Board.
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Freeland Taproom to open barn doors May 27
The new venture is a collaboration between Penn Cove Brewing Company and South Whidbey resident Randy Urquhart.
News
Sentence in vehicular homicide reduced after drug law voided
Jeromy K. Ladwig, 40, appeared in Island County Superior Court telephonically from prison to be resentenced. His sentence…
News
Investigation clears superintendent of bias, retaliation
An attorney’s investigation into the Coupeville school superintendent for alleged bias and retaliation largely exonerated him, according to…
News
Jail inmate death apparent suicide
The Skagit County Multi-Agency Response Team is investigating the death.
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Cause of death still pending for diver recovered from Pass
The body of an experienced diver was found May 4.
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EOD to conduct explosive training May 24
The training is needed as part of the unit’s certification for deployment and is in accordance with established…
News
Amid good news on COVID, a troubling drop in vaccine demand
The wrinkle in the good news for Whidbey Island and the nation is that demand for vaccinations is…
News
Cemetery offers trees as way to memorialize their loved ones
People can have a tree planted in memory of a loved one, who doesn’t have to be buried…
News
Car crashes into building, boat during police chase
The car went through a building, struck a “Zodiac type boat” and came to rest against the far…
Opinion
In Our Opinion: With candidate filing week at hand, it’s time to run for office
The outcome of this year’s election could have a significant impact on local government on Whidbey Island for…