Life
Oak Harbor Navy couple welcomes first baby of 2026
Leola and Ben McWilliams welcomed their bundle of joy, daughter Daileen, at 10:22 p.m. on Jan. 1
Life
Habitat for Humanity to dedicate 58th home
The four-bedroom Holmes Harbor project launched with the organization’s annual Women Build Event.
News
Oak Harbor man killed by police identified
The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that the man was Yancy Carcamo.
Life
What a hoot! Whidbey photographer focuses on feathered wildlife
Andrew Tokar, an aircrewman at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, documented birds, island landscapes
Life
Woessner to continue serving community after council
Jim Woessner retired from the Oak Harbor City Council last week but plans to remain active.
Sports
Wildcats varsity flag football sweeps only home games
Lacking consistent game action hasn’t slowed Oak Harbor this season.
Life
Just keep swimming: Single salmon makes a splash in Maxwelton Creek
Many suspect the creek is currently not an ideal environment for spawning for a variety of reasons,
News
Bail revoked for suspect in DV, rape case
Bailey Rosenthal is accused of beating his girlfriend, who recently gave birth to his child.
News
Coupeville settles harassment lawsuit for $285K
Jennifer Carpenter, a former clerk treasurer for Coupeville, filed the lawsuit in July of 2024.
Life
Social justice advocate, environmentalist, community builder, Nancy Nordhoff mourned
For many who live on South Whidbey, Nancy Nordhoff’s legacy is felt in the projects she supported.
News
New Langley City Council members share priorities, ideas
With the start of 2026 comes a trio of new members of the Langley City Council
Life
Whidbey pet detectives reunite lost animals with owners
A volunteer-run Facebook group reunited hundreds of animals with their owners in 2025.
News
Judge denies motion to disqualify prosecutor in mask case
Tracy Abuhl allegedly refused to wear a mask while observing ballot counting in 2024.