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Neighborhood dispute hits rock bottom

BAYVIEW — Some neighbors have nicknamed it “the Great Wall of China,” while others have called it an…

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Shipyard hopes to reopen in eight weeks

After sending shock waves through the community Friday with the announcement that Nichols Brothers Boat Builders closed down,…

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Whidbey sailor dies in Iraq

Another sailor from Whidbey Island has died in the Iraq war, the Department of Defense announced Tuesday.

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School levies amendment fails; Recupero wins another term

Langley councilman is on his way to another term; fire commissioner race still close.

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Beach Watcher grads find new rewards, friends as community volunteers

Mohamoud Abdel-Monem was looking for a challenge. So was Neal Clark. On a sunny afternoon in Coupeville recently,…

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Power is gone with the wind once again

BAYVIEW — Getting used to something isn’t the same as liking it. The second windstorm of the season…

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Restaurants offer Thanksgiving alternatives

Shopping, cooking, baking, coordinating travel plans and making sure family members are taken care of are just a…

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Gene-testing system donated to Whidbey General Hospital

Whidbey General Hospital now has a gene-based testing system that can spot the “superbug” MRSA faster than ever.…

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Ferry run between Port Townsend and Whidbey island suspended

Washington State Ferries pulled the ferries running between Port Townsend and Whidbey Island out of service Wednesday, leaving…

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Navy finds prehistoric bone at seaplane base

The Navy has given notice to Indian tribes in the region that it found prehistoric human remains at…

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Langley council to review severance package for outgoing administrator

The Langley City Council is mulling over a three-month severance package for outgoing City Administrator Walt Blackford. The…

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County will add to courthouse staff

COUPEVILLE — Island County will beef up its staffing in the courthouse next year if county commissioners follow…

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VIDEO: Super Soaker – Huge storm hits Whidbey Island.

The storm that hit Puget Sound on Dec. 3 caused landslides and power outages on Whidbey.