News
Nichols launches mega-yacht from boatyard
FREELAND — Nichols Brothers Boat Builders launched a 230-foot floating art gallery last week from their Freeland boatyard.…
Sports
Young gymnasts take off to new heights at Island Gym
When Debbie Wilkie walked into the Island Dance studio last week, there was a moment of uncertainty. The…
News
Land donation not registered as nonprofit property, state says
State officials confirmed this week that the 10-acre parcel of land that was under Island County Fair Association’s…
News
Concrete truck flips in Freeland, speed may have been a factor
FREELAND — The driver of a cement truck escaped serious injury when his truck overturned Monday while making…
News
Comedian Frank King runs for president, sort of
Presidential candidate John Edwards and Whidbey resident Frank King have a lot in common. “Maybe we have relatives.…
News
Young singers shine on stage
It’s a hard-knock life being an actor sometimes. Especially if you’re a kid. So following the lead of…
News
Marina’s $100K price tag too high for port
FREELAND — Port of South Whidbey commissioners have rejected Langley’s asking price on the sale of the city’s…
Obituaries
Orva Jean (Newell) Schminkey
Orva Jean (Newell) Schminkey was born June 29, 1921, in Colfax, Wash. She was the only daughter of…
Obituaries
Henrietta Becker Franco
Henrietta “Becky” Franco (Barker), 87, passed away quietly March 5, 2007 at her home on Maxwelton Beach. Born…
Obituaries
Krystal Place
Krystal Place passed away March 4, 2007. She was born Kristine Place on Oct. 6, 1947, in southern…
News
Parks and Rec district looks for new director
LANGLEY — South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District commissioners are looking for a new director. They will begin…
News
South Whidbey school board director resigns
LANGLEY — South Whidbey school board member Sharon Knight has resigned so she can apply for a teaching…
News
WINTER’S ROWDY RETURN
A sudden snowstorm dumped a half foot of snow on South Whidbey Wednesday afternoon, leaving students stranded at…