Century-old schooner makes national register
The recognition makes grants for the schooner’s maintenance more accessible.
Ebey’s Landing Trust Board ‘restructuring’ staff
The nine-member board is in a “restructuring phase” because of funding constraints.
Navy base drowns drone
A drone intruded at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on Tuesday but did not present any threat.
Reservist in hot water after flying drone at base
The drone, a small, commercial quadcopter, was rendered “inoperable” by base defense systems.
Hospital board seeks nominees
The WhidbeyHealth hospital board has two vacancies to fill due to resignations.
Oak Harbor City Council adopts nepotism policy for boards
It’s unclear if the only person potentially affected by the rule will continue to serve.
4-H flourishes in Island County
Despite unprecedented challenges over the past few years, enrollment has increased.
Hundreds of Whidbey residents demonstrated in Coupeville on Friday. Good Cheer’s new executive director is a familiar face in the South Whidbey community.Residents rally against ICE, for democracy
Good Cheer names Jonathan Kline as new executive director
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Langley woodworker makes super bowls
A former educator and lifelong woodworker nears completion of his 1,000th bowl.
Steamy new business rolls onto Whidbey
Central Whidbey couple Caris and Ryan Tucker launched Driftwood Sauna Co earlier this month.
- Steeped in stillness, The Empty Tea Cup opens in Oak Harbor
- Family-owned pet store closes after 49 years
- Child care facility capital campaign enters the homestretch
- Mosey downtown Oak Harbor for Winter Stroll
- Daycare offers new drop-in program
- Brian Linson’s landscaping business voted the best
Wildcats flag football state-bound
Oak Harbor continued an already impressive inaugural season punching its ticket to state on Saturday
Wildcat dribbler sinks his 1,000th point
Xavier Ochoa, a senior guard for the varsity basketball team, made school history earlier this month
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Letter, Editor,Letter: Bible verses appropriate for president
Letter: Coverage of ICE policy should be widespread
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Oak Harbor artists spread their wings
Several artists from the Garry Oak Gallery in Oak Harbor will be in an upcoming Anacortes art show.
Therapy dogs offer comfort and joy
Dogs on Call volunteers provide registered and insured therapy dog visits across Whidbey.
Sound Off: Medical staff confident in CEO, not so much HealthTech
By BOB ROOKSTOOL, MD
Focus on growth was key to fixing ‘broken’ hospital
By NATHAN STAGGS
- Sound Off: WhidbeyHealth is in good hands, has bright future
- In Our Opinion: Hospital board must address transparency going forward
- Sound Off: Island County Comp plan must reflect rural island realities
- Peppered with questions from a classroom of future journalists
- Take a Breath: When you listen with an open heart, civility sprouts in unexpected places
- In Our Opinion: Another Whidbey year captured in newsprint
