Life
Whidbey Island teen composes scores for films, games
A recent Coupeville High School graduate is forging a future in the music industry.
Karina Andrew
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Port of Coupeville to make offer on Oak Harbor airport
The Port of Coupeville continues to pursue ownership of the A.J. Eisenberg Airport near Oak Harbor.
Local News
Whidbey Island air base honors crew lost in Vietnam War
NAS Whidbey Island will host several upcoming events commemorating the end of the Vietnam War.
Local News
Teenager dies Tuesday in Whidbey Island shooting
An Oak Harbor High School student died as a result of a shooting Tuesday afternoon.
Travel
Washington State’s most popular park turns 100
The most visited state park in Washington celebrates a century of recreation and conservation.
Life
Washington’s most beloved state park turns 100
Deception Pass State Park, which draws as many visitors as the best-known national parks in the U.S., celebrates…
Local News
Local pilot plans to buy Whidbey Island airport
Robert DeLaurentis, known as the “Zen Pilot,” submitted a letter of intent to purchase the A.J. Eisenberg Airport.
Life
A landmark steeped in 19th century history reopens on Whidbey
Beginning May 28, you can venture inside one of the state’s oldest buildings: The Jacob and Sarah Ebey…
Local News
Elderly Oak Harbor woman loses house in mortgage confusion
A lender foreclosed and sold the home after mistakenly assuming the occupants no longer lived there.
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Snohomish’s ousted city administrator hired by Oak Harbor
Steven Schuller will be the town’s new public works director.
Local News
New school superintendent named in Oak Harbor
Michelle Kuss-Cybula has led the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District since 2019.
Local News
Horse rescued after falling into century-old well on Whidbey
The team effort to save “Blaze” included local and Navy firefighters, public works, and neighbors.
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Oak Harbor votes down school bond measure
The early count shows Coupeville and South Whidbey levies are passing.
Local News
Island County teen COVID-19 cases see severe increase
The 14-day case rate for 12- to 19-year-olds surged to 590 per 100,000 during the period ending Dec.…
Local News
Coupeville supports Island County’s proposed tax for housing
One council member expressed reservations about the wording of the proposal.
Local News
Port of Coupeville eyes Oak Harbor’s A.J. Eisenberg Airport
Local pilots are hoping the port can revitalize the airport and restore some of its old services.
Local News
A bad spell during a Whidbey Island school board campaign
The yard signs of incumbents were arranged into a vulgar message on school property.
Local News
South Whidbey schools delay decision on Pledge of Allegiance
The move did not sit well with some residents who claim their voices are being silenced.
Local News
Pledge of Allegiance interrupts South Whidbey school board
An audience member wondered why it is not part of the agenda, like a regular statement about indigenous…
Business
Whidbey Island tourism spikes in 2021
Daily visitors to Island County boomed this year despite COVID, with economic impact far-reaching.