Like all new businesses, it began as a spark of an idea. As their Langley restaurant business was winding down, chef and blacksmith Jon-Paul “JP”… Continue reading
The South Whidbey school board has decided not to pursue livestreaming its meetings for the time being. As part of her report, Superintendent Jo Moccia… Continue reading
The first public hearing for the fire department’s proposed levy lid lift will take place next week. South Whidbey Fire/EMS is looking to increase the… Continue reading
An Oak Harbor man was killed when he jumped from Deception Pass Bridge in front of witnesses Feb. 29, according to the Island County Sheriff’s… Continue reading
Fireworks will be banned in Langley, starting a year from now. In a 4-1 vote, members of Langley City Council adopted the pyrotechnics prohibition at… Continue reading
An Oak Harbor family was displaced after a fire caused extensive damage to a mobile home in the early hours of Feb. 28, the Oak… Continue reading
As far as anyone knows, there are no cases of coronavirus on Whidbey Island and the risk is either “low” or “extremely low,” depending on… Continue reading
WhidbeyHealth is opening a new walk-in clinic in Clinton during the first week of April, the hospital district reported. Some patients on South Whidbey were… Continue reading
A South Whidbey School Board member is the fourth candidate to pursue the Island County commissioner position Helen Price Johnson is leaving behind. Damian Greene,… Continue reading
The winter run of Chinook, or blackmouth salmon, is underway in Puget Sound with reports of fish as large as 10 pounds being reeled in.… Continue reading
The Village by the Sea is once again looking for ways to make affordable housing a reality. In three meetings in the last two weeks,… Continue reading
Three attorneys with distinct backgrounds and legal experience are vying to wear the robes in Island County Superior Court. Vickie Churchill, a longtime superior court… Continue reading
A young Freeland entrepreneur is defying stereotypes about a younger generation that’s lazy or entitled. Oliver was only a teenager in 2016 when he began… Continue reading
A proposed aquatic center for South Whidbey is closer to becoming a reality. The South Whidbey Parks and Aquatics Foundation is looking to fund a… Continue reading
A family-friendly tradition on South Whidbey will had a new name and location for its 18th year. Previously known as the Daddy-Daughter Ball, the newly… Continue reading
A 46-year-old South Whidbey woman was arrested for allegedly stealing a gun after witnesses followed her in a car, according to court documents. A Freeland… Continue reading
Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson is seeking a third term this fall. And she’ll have competition. Two Democratic candidates have already filed for the position… Continue reading
Amidst the cheers, Langley City Council took one step closer to making it illegal for private individuals to light off fireworks within city limits. The… Continue reading
A Langley nonprofit organization that has been supporting kids for over 30 years is looking for a new member to join its board of directors.… Continue reading
In the tradition of “People Helping People,” the official motto of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the organization awarded big sums to 17 charities and… Continue reading
