Local News
Whidbey boxer has inspiring story of her own
Though a recent Hollywood film explores the career of professional female boxer Christy Martin, many are likely unaware…
Kira Erickson
Travel
Photo of ‘staggering’ Whidbey Island orca encounter makes waves
Before moving to Whidbey Island, Cindi Rausch’s closest whale encounter was with Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick.
Local News
Pride flag vandalism raises concerns on Whidbey Island
Reports of theft involving LGBTQ+ pride-themed displays have increased around South Whidbey.
Life
Whidbey Island woman watches the fruits of her labor blossom each spring
Motorists on Highway 525 get to see rhododendrons bloom each year because of Kristi O’Donnell’s efforts 20 years…
Local News
Man accused of shoplifting Yu-Gi-Oh! cards from Whidbey Island Walmart
A man suspected of stealing trading cards faces theft charges in Island County. He appeared in court this…
Food & Drink
Slice of life: Whidbey Island pizza business offers redemption
A Freeland couple is accepting orders for Feral Slice Pizza, its take-and-bake pizza biz in Clinton.
Life
Whidbey Island comes alive with wooden sculptures
Clinton gained a few new residents recently, courtesy Kelly Cameron of Turnco Wood Goods.
Life
Eye for glass: Whidbey artist creates ‘Gypsy Gems’
Much of what Mackensie Bennett creates is inspired by the natural world.
Local News
Ghost ship ends eerie journey on Whidbey Island beach
A salvage crew was on Clinton last week to retrieve the Madahy, a derelict and abandoned vessel.
Food & Drink
Whidbey Island’s Double Bluff Brewing taps into new home
After eight years on Anthes Avenue, downtown Langley’s only microbrewery is expanding.
Life
Indie film premiering on Whidbey Island
Filmed almost entirely on Whidbey Island, “A Momentary Diversion on the Road to the Grave” is set to…
Life
Something old, something new: Whidbey church’s second life
Paul and Emily Grubb transform the historic, beloved Little Brown Church in Maxwelton Valley into a wedding venue.
Local News
DNA identifies South Whidbey Harbor remains as Port Townsend man
A missing person case in Langley that is nearly a decade old has finally, it seems, come to…
Local News
South Whidbey parks and rec warns of aggressive owl
South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District released a warning on Monday about the owl.
Life
This man pens tall tales from ‘Weirdbey’ Island
Derrick Sutton (aka Eldritch Black) publishes zany books for kids. Think pirates in Penn Cove and UFOs over…
Local News
Oink! Porcine runaways find sanctuary
Thanks to Ballydidean Farm Sanctuary in Clinton, the ham is no longer on the lam.
Food & Drink
Oh, the pasta-bilities: One-woman noodle factory starts up on Whidbey Island
To make her pasta, Aurora Echo uses Italian semolina flour, fresh baby spinach and whole eggs.
Northwest
Beard photo in Whidbey Island exhibit hits a snarl
A photography show has come under scrutiny due to an image of a man dressed as a female…
Local News
Whidbey woodworkers turn local lumber into art
In the “Slab Room” at Madrona Supply Co., customers can find hunks of wood native to the south…
Life
Sleight of hand: Popular classes are about more than magic
Whidbey Island magician JR Russell strives to perform the ultimate feat: Get kids off their screens