Local News
Whidbey women, age 60 and 74, to compete in Half Ironman championship
Brenda Lovie and Sandi Lusk started training for Ironman 70.3 races four years ago. They qualified for the…
Life
Meet a Whidbey sculptor who makes interactive, eccentric art
Jerry Wennstrom publishes a book detailing his artistic body of work, which emphasizes feminine figures.
Life
Otherworldly structures constructed on Whidbey Island
The small buildings — yurts, with a Western twist — were built by Earth dweller Dan Neumeyer.
Business
Arcade owner to pull plug on beloved Whidbey Island business
Tim Leonard, owner of the Machine Shop in Langley, recently decided he’ll call it quits this fall.
Business
Shopkeeper brings taste of Europe to Whidbey Island
A first-time business owner’s dream of opening a cheese shop became a reality this year.
Life
Whidbey’s love enforcement officer offers the right to say, ‘I do’
When he’s not out stopping crime, Tavier Wasser is helping couples get hitched. He’s a certified wedding officiant.
Food & Drink
Whidbey Island’s oldest winery is closing
After three decades in operation, the owners of Whidbey Island Winery have announced their retirement.
Local News
Sightings of mammal-eating orcas increasing in Puget Sound
The killer whales enjoy a diet of harbor seals, sea lions, porpoises and the occasional bird or squid.
Local News
Island County officials decry subpar ferry service
The Mukilteo-Clinton route has mostly been operating with one boat instead of two since last fall.
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Langley building moratorium not making comeback
Councilmember Rhonda Salerno withdrew her motion for a moratorium for new development proposals.
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Mukilteo-Clinton ferry a high priority for restored service
Each route has to go through several stages before service is restored to pre-pandemic levels.
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At long last, Island County building permits hastened
A year ago, it was not unusual for a building permit request to take six to eight months…
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Whidbey’s cherished iconic elk is alive and well
The island’s lone elk was sighted a few hours after an online rumor posited that “Bruiser” had died.
Life
Whidbey Art Market returns Nov. 26 and 27
The market creator hopes that shoppers will see the value in buying locally this holiday season.
Local News
Whidbey farmers take stand against public health permitting
Local farmers are asking county commissioners to support a cherished Whidbey staple — the farmstand.
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Community launches effort to rescue beloved Clinton pet store
Debbie Wilkie has rescued thousands of creatures, but saving little lives can be expensive.
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County grant may protect farmland on South Whidbey’s Lone Lake
The land would be exclusively used for agricultural purposes with no public access created.
Local News
Whidbey Island real estate prices continue to climb
Despite a slight lull in August and September, it continues to be a seller’s market on Whidbey.
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Rare sighting: Black bear spotted on South Whidbey Island
A photo on Facebook convinced an expert, and it could be the first black bear on the island…
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People with mobility issues find new ferry terminal lacking
Some disabled folks say not enough thought went into improving the Mukilteo facility’s accessibility.