News
Business owners challenge Johnson for commissioner
A seasoned incumbent and two hardworking business owners compete in the race for the District 2 seat
Life
Something old, something new at 99th fair
Sunlight poured down onto fairgoers in search of critters, fried foods, thrilling rides and more.
News
Neighborhood in limbo over contaminated well
A resident-owned community on North Whidbey discovered two types of PFAS contamination in its water.
News
County commissioner candidate’s actions, complaints at former job spurred an investigation
A 96-page report that looks into allegations made by Marie Shimada is making waves on Whidbey.
News
WAIF copes with pet influx
Between May and June alone, the nonprofit’s intake has increased by 43%, exceeding capacity.
Sports
Whidbey Island crabbing season hits a high-water mark
July marked the beginning of the recreational crabbing season surrounding the whole of Whidbey and, according to longtime…
Business
‘Wild Hearts’ roam free on South Whidbey: Events center offers rural living in style
If you’ve ever wanted to set up camp inside a tipi, one South Whidbey woman has you covered.
News
Suspicious fire devastates South Whidbey nonprofit farm
A suspicious fire at the BlackSeed Agroecology Farm & Village on South Whidbey destroyed an estimated $250,000 worth…
Life
Whidbey has a toad-crossing zone
A low-key but important migration is happening on North Whidbey this month.
Life
Citizen scientists on the prowl for invasive crab
One of the world’s most evasive species has been found on Whidbey Island in small numbers.
Life
Whidbey Island Fair opens July 25
The fair will feature a petting zoo with a wider assortment of animals for folks to meet and…
News
Republicans challenge Shavers for District 10 seat
Shavers faces a city council member and veteran and a self-described constitutionalist and Navy wife
News
Langley limits short-term rentals
The City Council decided to limit the number of a certain type of short-term rental unit.