News
Researchers look at health by the numbers
As research and understanding grow about how factors such as housing, education and environment affect health, there are…
Business
Berry picking leads to merry drinking
Whidbey Island’s thorny berry bushes are ripe with possibilities. The sweet fruit can be made into cobbler, jam…
News
Larsen supports impeachment inquiry
As of Sunday, all of Washington state’s House Democrats are calling for an impeachment inquiry into President Donald…
News
Park district to ask voters for bond to buy Waterman Property
South Whidbey Parks and Recreation commissioners will be turning to voters in November for help saving a trail…
News
County moves to collect state money for housing
Island County is taking steps to use a new state program to help fund affordable housing.
Life
SUVA can set sail with more passengers
The U.S. Coast Guard has determined Coupeville’s resident schooner is in shipshape and Bristol fashion, enough so that…
News
Dry weather leads to South Whidbey fires
Dry conditions contributed to two fires on South Whidbey recently.
News
Commissioner asks EDC to disavow attorney general’s lawsuit
A county commissioner last Wednesday urged the Economic Development Council of Island County to respond to the state…
Life
Ride the Kraken: ‘Captain’ offers unique tours
If you and a group of people want to get somewhere on the island, Nicholas Konopik says it’s…
Life
Family to get new Habitat for Humanity home
It was Alli Gann’s childhood goal to move to Whidbey Island. But about a month after her family…
News
Lauer named Langley police chief
Langley’s new chief of police is intent on being an encouraging figure for both his force and the…
News
County awards land preservation grants
Island County commissioners last week awarded grants to two projects that will protect open space and expand walking…
News
Life Flight opening helicopter base on Whidbey
Emergency transportation will soon be more immediate on Whidbey Island.