News
Cost, accessibility of child care raises concerns on Whidbey
The high cost and sparse availability of child care are serious public health challenges on Whidbey.
News
Law enforcement role in school threats debated
Several community members expressed concern that the district doesn’t notify police of every threat.
News
School board member threatens to sue students
Damian Greene is threatening legal action against students for an online post he claims is libelous.
Life
Whidbey Islander will compete in Tokyo Olympics
Adrienne Lyle and her horse, Salvino, set two American records in their Olympic qualifying events.
News
Whidbey firefighters battle blazes off-island
Whidbey Island firefighters dispatched to wildfires in eastern Washington and Oregon.
Life
Cookie decorating returning to Whidbey fair
More than 500 people stopped by for a creative and delicious treat at the 2019 fair.
Life
New resident sets up her art studio in Greenbank
F or Becca Heavrin, creating art is a process of discovery.
News
Cook for a Cause fundraiser serves up ‘comfort food’
The July 22 dinner event falls near the end of a week-long auction, which runs July 16-25.
News
Whidbey Island Boys and Girls Clubs plan dedication events
Whidbey Island Boys and Girls Clubs are celebrating their new locations at two events this month.
News
Food bank donations up, patrons down during pandemic
Fewer people relied on local food banks because of government help during the pandemic.
News
Former commissioner interim Ebey’s Reserve manager
Kristen Griffin has retired as manager of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve.
Life
An old-fashioned Fourth: Oak Harbor’s first post-pandemic celebration a blast
Oak Harbor residents lined Bayshore Drive for the Fourth of July parade.
Business
Entreprenuer brings smoothie bowls to South Whidbey
Taylor Moore wants her own business to be a place where people can “rehabilitate themselves.”