Singing for Bruce Lee Forever
An Oak Harbor teenager plans to deliver a knockout performance in honor of Bruce Lee.
Coyote culling mistaken for active shooter on base
Gunshots reported by sailors working the night shift spurred a “short” lockdown last week.
Battery packs spark fire in crawlspace
A battery caught fire, nearly causing a catastrophic house fire on North Whidbey.
Hospital makes up nearly 20% of calls to marshal’s office
Of the 1,161 calls they responded to in 2025, 210 were to the WhidbeyHealth Medical Center.
Coupeville schools replacement levies pass
As of Thursday, 9,906 ballots were counted and an estimated 30 were left to tabulate.
Coupeville hiring new administrators
The hirings will be made official once they are approved by the school board.
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Rediscovering the quiet joy of our public libraries
Books are just the tip of the iceberg, explore how libraries are supporting communities
Council mulled over three options for temporary or permanent pickleball courts on Tuesday. The school district announced the selection on Feb. 5.City eyes pickleball solutions
Middle school has new principal at helm
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Barnyard romance thrives at farm sanctuary
Romance comes in all shapes and sizes, at the Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary.
Langley woodworker makes super bowls
A former educator and lifelong woodworker nears completion of his 1,000th bowl.
- Steamy new business rolls onto Whidbey
- 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
Wildcats flag football eliminated from playoffs
Oak Harbor failed to score in its loss to Seattle Prep. on Saturday.
Wildcats flag football state-bound
Oak Harbor continued an already impressive inaugural season punching its ticket to state on Saturday
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Habitat for Humanity: Building homes on the foundation of hope and community
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Habitat for Humanity stores: Retail with a purpose
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Editor, Editor:Letter: Owner refused to fix safety problems at Garage of Blessings
Letter: Trump, ICE are breaking the law
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Antique coal furnace unearthed at fairgrounds
A maintenance crew discovered a historic furnace hidden in the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.
Valentine’s Day events are plentiful on island
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day, here’s a roundup of love-themed events.
Take a Breath: It’s about unconditional love
Black History Month is for all of us
Sound Off: WhidbeyHealth is in good hands, has bright future
By RON WALLIN and
- Focus on growth was key to fixing ‘broken’ hospital
- Sound Off: Medical staff confident in CEO, not so much HealthTech
- In Our Opinion: Hospital board must address transparency going forward
- Point No Point to Deception Pass: Government’s aggression within, outside U.S. is unacceptable
- Sound Off: Island County Comp plan must reflect rural island realities
- Peppered with questions from a classroom of future journalists
