News
Cost of taking out the trash to spike
Whidbey residents who drop off trash will see a price hike.
Business
Home for the birds
Over the past few years, Greenbank resident John Schmidt has constructed close to 400 birdhouses.
Life
Cat Cottage debuts new look just in time for holidays
WAIF’s Cat Cottage in Freeland is back open for business this week.
News
Town mulls new district, sales tax
The city of Langley is seeking another way to raise revenue amid its critical financial situation.
News
County commissioners discuss improving broadband access
Efforts are underway in Island County to bring broadband internet to underserved areas.
News
Gun shop lawsuit funds awarded to Langley
The Langley Police Department has received a sizeable grant to promote gun safety.
News
Photo reminds whale watchers of ‘salmon hat’ fad
Recent reports have observers wondering if orcas are resuming a “hat” fad originated in the 1980s.
Life
Alternative holiday ballet commissioned for WICA
Christopher Stowell hopes to create a new holiday tradition with “Let It Snow: A Holiday Revue.”
News
County mulls electric vehicle charging policy
The policy involves the construction and operation of public electric vehicle charging stations.
News
Port of South Whidbey receives another extension for county grant
The grant funds significant capital and infrastructure projects on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.
News
Fairgrounds boundary line issue uncertain
It turns out that fairgrounds’ food booths might not actually be located on school district property.
News
Fire leaves family with nothing before the holidays
Though no humans were harmed, a kitten perished in a house fire Wednesday morning on South Whidbey.
News
Port to hike some moorage rates
Customers of the South Whidbey Harbor will see increases in the rates they pay to moor their boats.