Life
Deception Pass welcomes first resident artist
Nina Vichayapai’s idyllic day-to-day life is the first of its kind in a Washington state park.
News
Judge to hear motion to ‘undo’ county funding of Freeland housing project
A judge is set to hear arguments in a lawsuit over the county’s award of $1.5 million to…
News
County job market is still strong
Despite inflation, Island County’s labor market remains strong — for now.
Life
Fair fun returns to Whidbey
High temperatures in Langley did not discourage fairgoers from having a blast under the blazing sun.
Opinion
Get in line with millions, enjoy our state parks
Rock dwellers have certainly noticed the many more cars and RVs on our two-lane highway this summer.
News
Primary to winnow commissioner candidates
The three candidates for the District 3 position will be narrowed to two.
News
Burn ban set for county
A burn ban will go into effect July 30 for unincorporated Island County.
Life
Wanted: a few bearded men
A South Whidbey photographer is setting out to capture unique beards for an upcoming book
News
County GOP resolution rejects election of Biden
Republican leaders on Whidbey Island have mixed feelings on the resolution.
News
Land Trust gets county grant for forest
A nonprofit’s plans to protect a tract of rare forested land got a $650,000 boost from the county.
Business
Farm captures herbal essence in a bottle
A small organic family farm in Greenbank is turning herbs into essential oils using solar power.
Life
Talking turkey: Man has special bond with feathery friend
On a winter day not so long ago, Dan Weehunt found himself running through his garage in pursuit…
News
Butt shooting similar to stabbing case, police say
Police are looking for an Oak Harbor man who may have accidentally shot his fiancee in the buttock,…