Life
Whidbey kayak camp is a course in basics and fun
Although he’s paddled in waters around the world from the Grand Canyon to New Zealand, Whidbey Island Kayaking…
Life
Conductors descend on South Whidbey to refine technique
When orchestra conductor Cathy Humphers Smith felt she needed more podium time in front of other seasoned conductors…
News
Woman rescued after driving off cliff in Clinton
Whidbey firefighters rescued a woman who was stranded in her car on the side of a cliff in…
News
Individual health care plans on South Whidbey will dwindle to one in 2018
When Langley resident Kymy Johnson received a letter from her health insurance provider saying she would lose her…
Life
New Langley resident installs mural as gift to city
Ever since Jeanne Strong purchased a home in downtown Langley this past fall, she knew she had to…
Business
Longtime Freeland label manufacturer files for bankruptcy
Interstate Label Company, the longtime label manufacturer in Freeland, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on June 30.
Life
Volunteering at 100; Freeland man spends twilight years helping others
After a lifetime of hard work, many spend their twilight years taking it easy.
News
South Whidbey campground funding in limbo with state capital budget
Although the state’s operating budget was approved at the last minute on June 30 to prevent a government…
Business
Native son returns to Langley to open music store
Langley resident Keegan Harshman says the coolest thing about being raised by a music instructor was being able…
News
Ferry service returns following mysterious terminal damage in Mukilteo; loading restrictions in effect
Service on the Clinton-to-Mukilteo ferry route was halted for more than 30 minutes Monday due to “damage” of…
News
The tasty Whidbey Island fare
For the younger crowd, the Whidbey Island Fair is all about rides and the absurdly large mounds of…
Life
Concerts in the Park series returns to Langley
Mark Kunz of Puget Sound area-based band Moonlight Swing Orchestra says the group does whatever it takes to…
Business
Prominent pickler opens fermented foods restaurant in Langley
For Clinton resident and chef Trap Landry, some of the best things in life need a little time.