Oak Harbor man dead after kidnapping, police-involved shootings
Incident started with an exchange of gunfire with police in Clinton.
Base receiving funds for barracks improvements
HVAC system upgrades, flooring replacements and new furniture are among the planned improvements.
Whidbey’s lone elk showing signs of his age
Though he may be aging, one of Whidbey’s most venerated residents is still kicking.
Beached chemical barrel contains seawater
North Whidbey Fire and Rescue investigated the barrel labeled as containing isocyanate on Dec. 26.
Library hosting mixed media artist during January
“Ethereal Journeys: Abstract Figures and Dreamscapes” is coming to the Coupeville Library.
Real estate market on Whidbey remains steady
Navy presence and limited available housing generally keep the real estate market on Whidbey steady.
Unbearably cold beginning
150 swimmers briefly plunged into the high tide waters of Double Bluff Beach in Freeland on Jan. 1.
Officers detained a man suspected of committing arson on Christmas Eve. A change of leadership is taking place at the Oak Harbor Main Street Association.Navy man suspected of arson in Oak Harbor
Nonprofit parts ways with executive director
Daycare offers new drop-in program
Nuture With Care Kids Academy’s new program provides flexible child care options for busy parents.
Brian Linson’s landscaping business voted the best
Linson won “Business Person of the Year,” among other awards, as owner of North Whidbey’s BL Landscapes
- Handing off the keys
- South Whidbey man develops plant-based remedies for relief, comfort
- Downtown Oak Harbor mall thrives with connections, community
- Thanksgiving turkeys raised the right way
- Bringing the heat in Oak Harbor
- New Oak Harbor clinic offers mental health, substance abuse treatment
Falcons wade into winter sports
South Whidbey’s basketball and wrestling teams are heading into the final stretch of the season.
Wolf winter teams back in action
Coupeville High School athletic teams return to the gym.
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‘Jazz Rock Alchemy’ opening in January at WICA
Two nights of reimagined blues and rock classics will open at WICA on Jan. 2.
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
- All aboard the 2026 ferry: Whidbey Island celebrates the New Year
- Firefighters rewarded for rescuing volunteer pup
- Upcoming terminal work will cancel ferry runs
- Artist of the month focuses on Whidbey
- Walk in the wild for wolfdogs: Woman hiking 2,600 miles for nonprofits
- Coupeville’s ‘singing janitor’ strikes a joyful chord
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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
Newspapers across the nation traditionally run this newspaper editorial during the Christmas season.
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