News
Commissioner lights fuse on fireworks ban talk
Island County commissioners are considering an explosive proposal.
News
Hospital officials describe ‘new normal’
Staffing woes, long waits, virus surges expected to continue
Life
Santa Claus is coming to town
If you hear sleigh bells ringing within the next week, they might belong to Mark Stewart Cassidy.
News
Recount affirms Mauck as assessor
A week-long hand recount wrapped up Friday in a race that may be the tightest in county history.
News
Residents urged to correct broadband map
County and state officials want residents’ help in correcting a federal map of broadband access.
Business
‘Tinker shop’ evokes the medieval
A new shop in downtown Oak Harbor transports its patrons to a medieval realm.
Life
Janie sings the blues: Whidbey Island’s rock star plays on
A prominent powerhouse vocalist has been making waves in the Whidbey music scene for decades.
Life
Hallelujah — all invited to Messiah sing-along
A Whidbey music group’s holiday concert this year will feature a very special guest vocalist — you.
Life
Appointments available at Holiday House
An annual holiday tradition serving families in need is open for business up until Dec. 17.
News
Whidbey rallies for Ukrainian refugees
A small coalition is working to bring a family of Ukrainian refugees to Whidbey Island.
Life
Santa’s little yelper
Wes Moran donned the red suit Dec. 7 for a charity photo shoot at Posh Puppies.
News
County set to do hand, machine recounts
The Island County Elections Office will conduct two different kinds of recounts over the next week.