State data shows that Island County cannabis dispensaries have had an increase in sales, a trend which managers at Whidbey stores can confirm. While state… Continue reading
An Oak Harbor caterer with a love of cooking for the masses has had to reinvent herself and her business as a result of COVID-19,… Continue reading
For the first time in its history, the Whidbey Island Triathlon will be happening virtually due to COVID-19. The 24th annual event is scheduled for… Continue reading
Video conferencing may seem like the perfect way to recreate face-to-face public meetings, albeit virtually. However, issues with the online application may be limiting accessibility.… Continue reading
Being diagnosed with cancer is hard enough, but receiving a diagnosis during COVID-19 is even more difficult. Fortunately, an Oak Harbor boy has had his… Continue reading
Langley officials don’t expect restaurant patrons to slurp oysters under surgical masks, which may come as a relief to people confused by seemingly contradictory proclamations.… Continue reading
Coupeville leaders are considering temporarily closing a portion of Front Street to traffic in order to allow pedestrians more space for social distancing in the… Continue reading
Property crimes have been on the rise in Langley for the last two months, according to Langley Police Chief Don Lauer. During a teleconferenced city… Continue reading
Many things may be uncertain right now, but owners of a small family farm in North Whidbey are certain their mission to breed critically endangered… Continue reading
A South Whidbey man is using his time at home constructively by building birdhouses and donating all proceeds from the sales to a good cause.… Continue reading
Community members are banding together to offer financial help to Coupeville small businesses facing finanical losses due to COVID-19. Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association, or CHWA,… Continue reading
The Village by the Sea is planning to issue a proclamation allowing restaurants and retailers to expand outside in designated areas. During a teleconferenced city… Continue reading
The combination of art and the outdoors is what many would say is unique to Whidbey. Merging both themes, a Coupeville resident and landowner has… Continue reading
Memorial Day celebrations across the island have been adapted to the COVID-19 health closure. Former Marine Bob Gabelein of South Whidbey’s Col. Richard “Buck” Francisco… Continue reading
The Port of South Whidbey has created an emergency grants program, with the hope that more small businesses and nonprofits will apply for the remaining… Continue reading
Staying home may not be a picture perfect situation, but a Coupeville photographer is hoping to commemorate quarantined family moments with a snapshot taken from… Continue reading
Good deeds aren’t too hard to come by these days, as demonstrated by a Clinton resident who has been organizing the purchase and delivery of… Continue reading
Starting a garden for the first time may seem daunting, but it can also be a therapeutic pastime for those staying at home and looking… Continue reading
Despite the governor’s stay-at-home order, a sharp increase in people visited Whidbey last weekend, worrying island leaders and residents alike. The Mukilteo-Clinton route was the… Continue reading
A Bayview home was fully engulfed in flames early Sunday morning. Despite the complete loss, no one was injured. Around 1:55 a.m. on May 10,… Continue reading
