PBY hitches helicopter ride to new home
The World War II-era aircraft was successfully airlifted Wednesday, the second attempt at doing so.
Coupeville school levies on the Feb. 10 ballot
Two levies in support of the Coupeville School District are up for renewal next month.
Steeped in stillness, The Empty Tea Cup opens in Oak Harbor
Owner Joshua Brock offers a meditative oasis away from the busy world with his new tea house.
Fire scorches bedroom in Oak Harbor home
Firefighters were able to limit the damage sustained by the home on Thursday to a single room.
Child Fatality Review program to launch in Island County
It will identify risk factors leading to fatalities and recommend strategies to prevent children’s death.
Historic flight of the PBY delayed
The planned airlift of a World War II-era amphibious patrol bomber on Tuesday morning was postponed.
Island County childhood vaccination rates lag behind state
On-time vaccinations decreased by 10% for young children in the past five years.
Oak Harbor is showing off its Seahawks pride ahead of the NFC Championship game this weekend. The Oak Harbor Boys and Girls Club became unusable due to a sewage system problem on Jan. 13.Mayor declares ‘Blue and Green Day’
Club relocated due to sewage problems
Family-owned pet store closes after 49 years
Founded in 1977, the family-owned Island Pet Center has become a trusted source for pet supplies.
Child care facility capital campaign enters the homestretch
The South Whidbey Children’s Center is in the final stages of a significant renovation project.
Wildcats varsity flag football sweeps only home games
Lacking consistent game action hasn’t slowed Oak Harbor this season.
Falcons wade into winter sports
South Whidbey’s basketball and wrestling teams are heading into the final stretch of the season.
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School district wants feedback on potential capital projects
The survey can be taken on the district’s website until Feb. 6.
Ways of Whales Workshop shares cetacean, salmon success stories
The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24.
- Oak Harbor in the running for favorite small town
- Saratoga Orchestra presents ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’
- Oak Harbor churches’ program to honor MLK
- Seahawks diehard suiting up for postseason
- Whidbey couple reinvent ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’
- What a hoot! Whidbey photographer focuses on feathered wildlife
Sound Off: Island County Comp plan must reflect rural island realities
By JAMES BLAISDELL
Peppered with questions from a classroom of future journalists
Columnist Harry Anderson fielded questions from students at Coupeville Elementary School.
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