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.
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Oak Harbor man killed by police after crime spree still unidentified
The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office reported his identity would be released this week.
News
Oak Harbor man dead after kidnapping, police-involved shootings
Incident started with an exchange of gunfire with police in Clinton.
Life
Real estate market on Whidbey remains steady
A Navy presence and limited available housing keep the real estate market on Whidbey mostly steady.
Life
2025, a year for protesting
Here are the top news stories from the South Whidbey Record in 2025.
Life
Upcoming terminal work will cancel ferry runs
Riders of the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry route should brace for cancellations of runs in 2026.
Life
All aboard the 2026 ferry: Whidbey Island celebrates the New Year
Whidbey’s New Year’s Eve through New Year’s Day events offer something for every style of reveler.
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Navy man suspected of arson in Oak Harbor
Officers detained a man suspected of committing arson on Christmas Eve.
Life
Veteran receives smart home of his dreams
Tunnel to Towers Foundation gifted its first smart home on the West Coast to a veteran in Coupeville
News
No injuries after SUV plunges into pond
A vehicle overshot a sharp right turn on Highway 20 and crashed into a man-made pond on Dec.…
Life
Walk in the wild for wolfdogs: Woman hiking 2,600 miles for nonprofits
Melissa Ross is preparing to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to her house on Whidbey.
Life
Coupeville’s ‘singing janitor’ strikes a joyful chord
Lachlan Waterbury empties public trashes, cleans public toilets, while singing his favorite tunes.