Life
Giddyup
Rodeo at Whidbey Island Fair was a wild ride
News
Four commissioner candidates define themselves
The four candidates running for commissioner in District 1 have staked out signature issues.
News
Chase ends in restroom
Oak Harbor man was caught hiding in the Dairy Queen bathroom after speeding away from police.
News
City looks at options for changing park ownership
The Oak Harbor council discussed ordinance 1999 for a final time before they will act on Aug.13.
Life
Mural by the sea
A whimsical new art installation is swaying its way onto the scene in Langley.
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…