Obituaries
Norman Baker: 1935–2024
Norman Everett Baker was born to Asa and Effie Baker on March 23, 1935 in Minnesota. Norm passed…
Obituaries
Claudia Ramsey: February 18, 1934–February 16, 2024
Claudia Jean (Macdonald) Ramsey, 89 of Langley, passed away peacefully at her home, February 16th, 2024.
Obituaries
Debra Ann Halverson: December 24, 1951–December 18, 2023
Debra Ann Halverson, 71, passed away peacefully on December 18th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.
News
Police given more leeway to pursue suspects
The legislature approved new rules that give police more leeway to engage in high-speed pursuits.
Opinion
From Point No Point to Deception Pass: Libraries are sacred spaces of knowledge
I came by my bookishness rather honestly. My mother was a bookworm. There was nothing she enjoyed more…
Obituaries
Jean Duffy
Jean Duffy passed away February 9 at home after a very short illness. Many of the children, grandchildren…
Opinion
Take a Breath: A search for unity on Whidbey Island
Mom always knew. She could see it coming: the brash comment, the angry outburst, the hurtful remark.
Sports
Three teens hit the mark for Junior Olympics
Of the four WA girls who qualified to shoot at the Junior Olympics, three are from Oak Harbor.
News
New details, concerns emerge about fairgrounds housing
The Port of South Whidbey unveiled a plan for “workforce” housing on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.
Obituaries
Ralph Noyes Beach: 05-05-1940 – 02-12-2024
Ralph was born in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from William Pen High in 1958 and kept up with…