Light competition brightens Whidbey nights

There is still time to shine at the Island County Sheriff’s Office Holiday Lights Competition.

By Luisa Loi • December 20, 2024 1:30 am


Port to hike some moorage rates

Customers of the South Whidbey Harbor will see increases in the rates they pay to moor their boats.

By Kira Erickson • December 20, 2024 1:30 am
Port of South Whidbey receives another extension for county grant

The grant funds significant capital and infrastructure projects on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

By Kira Erickson • December 20, 2024 1:30 am
Home for the birds

Over the past few years, Greenbank resident John Schmidt has constructed close to 400 birdhouses.

By Kira Erickson • December 20, 2024 1:30 am
Cat Cottage debuts new look just in time for holidays

WAIF’s Cat Cottage in Freeland is back open for business this week.

By Kira Erickson • December 20, 2024 1:30 am
Fairgrounds boundary line issue uncertain

It turns out that fairgrounds’ food booths might not actually be located on school district property.

By Kira Erickson • December 20, 2024 1:30 am
Town pursues limited urban growth area

Coupeville is seeking to create a limited urban growth area to annex two parcels.

By Luisa Loi • December 20, 2024 1:30 am

Town mulls new district, sales tax

The city of Langley is seeking another way to raise revenue amid its critical financial situation.

By Kira Erickson • December 20, 2024 1:30 am
Swearing-in ceremony hacked by porn bomb

An attempt at creating a moment of solemn bipartisanship was upended by a pornographic “Zoom bomb.”

By Jessie Stensland • December 20, 2024 1:30 am





Oak Harbor cheerleaders soar to nationals

A group of sparkly acrobats in purple is about to make a landing at a national competition in Oregon

By Luisa Loi • December 6, 2024 1:30 am
Coupeville spikers make history in Yakima

The volleyball team returned from Yakima with the first state tournament trophy in program history.

By David Svien Special to the News-Times • November 15, 2024 1:30 am

With a new program designed to enhance affordability and accessibility for the community, Whidbey Island Cannabis Company is welcoming back medical marijuana services to qualifying patients on the island. Sponsored
November 18, 2024 6:00 am
Linda, Ben and Tony recently experienced how easy it is to take public transportation from Whidbey Island to Seattle and home again – stress-free! Courtesy Island Transit Sponsored
November 4, 2024 6:00 am
Together, Crystal Madrigal and Chef Thomas Litrenta are the vision behind the Chef in the Black Bandana which feed Whidbey Island through their Italian Market, Bandana’s Street Food and Bandana’s Catering. Sponsored
October 21, 2024 6:00 am
Ziply Fiber launched its new fiber network in Coupeville in February and has since been building access to homes and businesses throughout the city. Courtesy Ziply Fiber Sponsored
October 7, 2024 6:00 am