News
As Freeland sewers drown in financial infeasibility, two new proposals rise to surface
With a $5 million funding gap continuing to hamstring the Freeland sewer effort and no solution in sight,…
Sports
Hundreds compete in Whidbey Triathlon
Some raced with friends, some with spouses, and some just for and all by themselves.
News
Famous musician survives head-on crash with suspected drunk driver in Langley
Internationally known musician and Grammy award winner Macklemore was involved in a head-on collision in Langley on Friday,…
News
The Whidbey Triathlon, in photos
More than 200 people competed in the 21st Whidbey Triathlon on Saturday, a nearly 24-mile-long race that begins…
News
Burglars tee off at Clinton’s Island Greens Golf Course — again
Wielding a sledge hammer to break up concrete from around a steel lock-box on Thursday, Mike Zuercher could…
News
Attic fire closes Senior Thrift in Freeland
Senior Thrift in Freeland is closed due to a fire that broke out in the store this past…
Opinion
EDITOR’S COLUMN | Ready for Whidbey and the Northwest
It’s nice to be back, really. I get pretty sick of the ole “Whidbey is so great” platitudes.…
News
Clinton Wells Fargo to close
Clinton will soon be down to just one bank as Wells Fargo recently announced it will close its…
News
State adds sailings on Clinton route for busy Fourth of July weekend
To mitigate the loss of the Tokitae and ease the busy Fourth of July weekend, the state is…
News
Celebrate America blasts off in Freeland next week
Hot food, 1980’s revival glam rock music and a 20-minute fireworks display over Holmes Harbor are all planned…
Life
South Whidbey in running for ‘nicest’ place in America contest
Reader’s Digest Magazine has named South Whidbey a finalist in its Nicest Places to Live in America 2017…
News
National Geographic boat was damaged during launch; cruise company cancels scheduled tours
The National Geographic Quest, a 240-foot cruise boat completed by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders for Lindblad Expedition Holdings…