Life
Saving the planet, one project at a time
A group of South Whidbey students has been working on projects to improve habitats.
Business
Nordic Lodge offers dinner with ‘lye fish’
The lodge is hosting its annual Lutefisk Meatball Dinner to share Nordic culture with the community.
Life
Make way for Ways of Whales
The annual Ways of Whales Workshop is set to make a splash once again this year.
News
County purchases building in Oak Harbor
Island County is purchasing a commercial building in downtown to help ease crowding in departments.
Life
Making pets out of not-so-creepy crawlies
On top of being “cute” and entertaining, Narissa Jackson’s isopods help her with some house chores.
News
Black Press Media announces move to new ownership
Carpenter Media Group operates leading community news publications in the southern United States, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North…
News
Man injured in Oak Harbor shooting
OHPD arrested a 37-year-old man in connection with a shooting occurred Thursday afternoon.
News
After-the-fact permit for historic house rejected
The homeowner had made changes to a historic home that did not conform to design guidelines.
News
Langley city administrator steps down
After five months on the job, Langley City Administrator Mark Rentfrow has resigned.
News
Flood insurance rates in Island County due to recede
FEMA is ending Island County’s probationary status with the National Flood Insurance Program.
News
Water quality and supply a concern on Whidbey Island
Experts worry that one day Central and South Whidbey will not have enough quality drinking water.
News
Homes damaged, road closed, ferry rocked in wild wind storm
A wind storm toppled a tree onto a house, cancelled ferry trips and caused evacuations Tuesday.
Sports
Oak Harbor hosts first girls wrestling tournament
Oak Harbor’s girls wrestling team topped a dozen other schools at the Rock Island Rumble tournament.