Sports
Oak Harbor football coach Marcus Hughes named football coach of the year
Oak Harbor football coach Marcus Hughes was named District 1 Coach of the Year.
News
Oak Harbor schools levy renewal has support of staff and families
Rural school districts are having a harder time staying afloat amid the public education crisis.
News
Whidbey Island ferries see jump in walk-ons
With over 19 million passengers onboard in 2024, ferries remained a popular mode of transportation.
Life
Unity Fellowship celebrates legacy of Martin Luther King
All are welcome to join Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday celebration this Sunday.
News
Oak Harbor Chamber director let go, board president steps down
According to Eric Marshall, interim executive director, the two changes in leadership are unrelated.
News
Oak Harbor task force to tackle homelessness
The mayor assembled a task force to create a plan for the city’s increasing number of homeless people
Life
All invited to ‘Blessed are the Peacemakers’ MLK event
The event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day will honor the women of the Civil Rights Movement.
Life
Drawing from nature: Artist’s chapbook describes ‘Whidbey Botanical’
“A Whidbey Botanical” combines poems and watercolor paintings of various local flora.
Business
Greenbank alpaca trio needs a new home
Pronkin’ Pastures has long been a place where people can shop high-quality yarn and meet alpacas.
News
Langley man accused of trafficking stolen goods
A man is accused of assuming a fake identity on Facebook to sell stolen heavy machinery.
News
Island County to see drop in funds to fight homelessness
The county will have less money to support affordable housing and reduce homelessness.
News
Oak Harbor to rekindle port district effort
Oak Harbor’s future projects may not be attainable without the creation of a port district.
Life
Fun for just two bucks
Four bucks were spotted near the intersection of Highway 20 and Midway Boulevard last week.