Life
At 102 years old, business owner runs the show
Gene Phelps still drives himself to the store he has owned for 60 years in downtown Oak Harbor.
Business
Coupeville restaurant offers local ‘new American cuisine’
The cure to winter blues takes the form of the chirping sound of people mingling with one another.
News
Longtime Congressman faces MAGA business owner
Both candidates are confident they have the experience Whidbey voters are looking for.
News
Habitat for Humanity buys home of its own
Habitat for Humanity of Island County finally has its own home.
News
No running water in school gym locker rooms
The South Whidbey School District is addressing the lack of running water in the locker rooms’ sinks.
News
Candidates discuss restrictions, housing and the Navy
The 12 candidates talked about supporting the Navy, Oak Harbor and its businesses.
Life
Author finds ‘Ghosts of Whidbey Island’
To write her novel, Victoria Shea read many first-person accounts from the first European settlers.
Life
Coupeville scarecrow contest becomes ‘a monster’
The theme for the 2024 Scarecrow Tour is “Beetlejuice.”
News
Freeland dog recovering after chemo poisoning
A Freelander is asking for help after her dog nearly died from licking the skin of a cancer…
News
Port broadband project may leave out some residents
The Port of Coupeville’s broadband project is going through some changes.
News
Island County corrects mistake in voters’ pamphlet
No, the South Whidbey School District does not plan to build an aquatic center.
Life
‘Petting zoo’ offers percussive fun
A South Whidbey band is bringing some honkin’ good sounds this weekend.
News
Teens arrested for threatening middle school
Two juveniles have been arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot up North Whidbey Middle School.