Stalled hillside development may get extension

The fate of a visible but unfinished residential development in Oak Harbor may be decided next week.

By Jessie Stensland • March 21, 2025 1:30 am


Soup kitchen boasts volunteers of a certain age

Every week, some of South Whidbey’s oldest residents gather at Island Church to serve free meals.

By Kira Erickson • March 21, 2025 1:30 am
Confusion over Coupeville sidewalk project leads to meeting disruption

Some community members are unhappy with the lack of direct communication.

By Luisa Loi • March 21, 2025 1:30 am
Coupeville assistant principal returns from leave

One of two school administrators placed on a “non-disciplinary leave pending an investigation” is back

By DAVID SVIEN Special to the News-Times • March 21, 2025 1:30 am
Grade school student builds virtual diorama

A 5th grader took a school project to another level when his teacher walked through his diorama.

By Luisa Loi • March 21, 2025 1:30 am
Prosecutor asks for sanctions in Elections Office mask case

A high-profile legal dispute has grown even more heated and potentially costly.

By Jessie Stensland • March 21, 2025 1:30 am
Volunteers build home for family

The group has been building a two-bedroom, one-bathroom home for a single mother and her 3-year-old.

By Kira Erickson • March 21, 2025 1:30 am






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March 3, 2025 6:00 am
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike.
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March 3, 2025 6:00 am
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Coined Art: Changing currency into jewelry

Chris Soukup doesn’t use an engraver, laser or any other machine to carve designs into coins.

By Kira Erickson • March 18, 2025 1:30 am
A procession in green

The Whidbey Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade featured Grand Marshal Steve Jacobs and kicked off with a kissing and blessing…

March 18, 2025 1:30 am