News
Port commissioner Callahan announces resignation
Callahan has resigned from his District 3 commissioner position, but not due to health concerns.
Life
Welcoming 2024 with fun events
Whidbey’s New Year’s Eve extended weekend offers 2023 one last chance of redemption.
News
Navy fires VAQ-136 commanding officer
A commanding officer at NASWI was fired “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.”
News
Service members to see pay, allowance increases
Service members will get the biggest pay raise in 20 years starting in January.
News
Fee increases for county permits proposed
The community is invited to comment on proposed fees associated with land use and building permits.
News
Coupeville dean of students returns full-time
Tom Black was restored to working full-time as the dean of students of Coupeville schools.
Business
Meet fluffy ambassadors at the Christmas Village
Ever since the North Pole relocated to the Blue Fox, Santa has been living with some fuzzy critters.
News
Whidbey has one of highest wildlife-vehicle crash rates
Most of the reported vehicle-wildlife collisions involve deer, according to WSDOT.
News
South Ends gets an Uber driver
A Freeland man is offering ride-sharing services to Whidbey residents.
News
City moves forward with annexation
Three more residential properties may move into the Oak Harbor city limits soon.
News
Oak Harbor leaders want end of 1% property tax cap
In preparation for the 2024 Washington legislative session, city leaders discuss priorities.
News
Island County dog diagnosed with mystery illness
A dog in the county was diagnosed with a confounding respiratory disease that has made headlines.
Business
Plant shop offers more than garden variety gifts
A new business has put down roots in downtown Oak Harbor.