Life
Whidbey Island Waldorf students form a circus of their own
It’s nearly 12:45 p.m. on a Monday at Whidbey Island Waldorf School, and 6th grade math class is…
News
Death with dignity: Freeland woman fights to make assisted suicide less taboo
Vocal, independent and opinionated, Theo Wells has spent much of her life sparking dialogues about difficult topics such…
Life
Sharing love through paintings, crafts and bass grooves
Whether through horticulture, music, art or crafts, Greenbank resident Kristi O’Donnell has always dedicated her life to creating…
News
Clipper vacations will stop by in Langley
Whale watching season is on the horizon, and Clipper Vacations is planning a few stops in Langley for…
Business
Day of love a day of big biz on Whidbey
The holiday season and summer are the busiest times of year for most businesses. For others, February is…
News
Kids swap books for boards, sleds and skis after Monday snowfall
South Whidbey residents were quick to take advantage of about two inches of snowfall at Community Park on…
News
Driver ditches wrecked vehicle near Bailey’s Corner
The driver of a vehicle that crashed into a power pole near Bailey’s Corner in the early hours…
Life
Goosefoot funds educational farming programs
For years, the nonprofit Goosefoot Community Fund has been doing its part to keep the rural character of…
Business
Chimney sweep biz alive, well on South Whidbey
When someone says chimney sweep, the image that comes to mind is one of smudged-black cheeks and Victorian…
News
Nichols ferry gets warm welcome in American Samoa
When Nichols Brothers Boat Builders employee Jim Stach departed South Whidbey onboard a Nichols built mixed-use ferry Dec.…
Life
Celebrating a milestone: Freeland resident turns 105, looks forward to 110th birthday
In 1912, William Howard Taft was president of the United States. New Mexico and Arizona were admitted as…
News
Boat adrift in Puget Sound since December lands at Brighton Beach
A derelict vessel that has eluded state authorities for nearly a month ran aground in Brighton Beach early…
News
South Whidbey Fire/EMS calls reach 2,600 for 2016
South Whidbey Fire/EMS responded to 2,600 emergency calls last year, setting a new record and busting the district’s…