Life
Record numbers seeking roles in Island Shakespeare Festival
More than 200 actors are vying for 20 positions in three plays at the 11th annual Langley fest.
Patricia Guthrie
Northwest
WhidbeyHealth CEO apologizes for Clinton clinic chaos
Some longtime patients indicated they would seek health care in Everett or elsewhere.
Northwest
Traditional Buddhist temple rises in South Whidbey woods
A multi-day consecration of the temple drew people fromGermany, Brazil, Denmark, Canada and Asia.
Northwest
Whidbey’s shrimp season mighty small and plenty busy
Local waters are awash in thousands of buoys, hundreds of boaters and dinner for dozens.
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Savor Spring with tastes of local wine, spirits and food
Six locations will be featured this weekend on the South Whidbey tour.
Local News
Sponsors step up for Whidbey’s old-fashioned July 4 parade
The 104th annual event at Maxwelton Beach was uncertain due to rising costs.
Local News
Club for board game ‘nerds’ of all ages forms in South Whidbey
“When you’re working on a computer all day, it’s nice to get off the screen.”
Local News
Historic Whidbey telephone building rolls back into downtown
Whidbey Telecom plans to renovate it into a history museum about communications and connections.
Local News
Film shows the plight of man through eyes of albatross
The birds are dying by the thousands as a result of plastic pollution swirling in the oceans.
Local News
Petition calls for South Whidbey Superintendent to resign
Jo Moccia says she’s committed to working together with parents to address issues.
Local News
Parents lash out at South Whidbey school board
Student bullying, special education and administrative raises are top concerns.
Northwest
Bigfoot sightings abound on Whidbey
Is it a hairy hoax, an April Fool’s joke or a clue to reduce carbon footprint?
Northwest
She grew up with a mother known for her odd behavior
An Oak Harbor filmmaker draws on her family secrets for global project on mental illness and trauma.
Local News
Bon voyage, Mystic Sea
After nearly 30 years of providing whale and wildlife tours, Monte and Cindy Hughes “pass the torch”
Local News
Langley photographer frames goats, sheep in whole new light
The “recovering photojournalist” moved to Whidbey Island from Chicago.
Life
Whidbey couple proves that you’re never too old for romance
Peter Lawlor and Roberta Brown find great love in golden years
Life
Guitar virtuoso from Whidbey Island to play Benaroya Hall
Musician Andre Feriante has been performing his “Day of Love” concerts for 20 consecutive years.
Local News
‘Extremely lucky’ Whidbey man resumes life after traumatic fire
The Island County Fairgrounds caretaker: “I survived. There’s something else out there for me.”
Life
LeRoy Bell back to perform rockin’ soul on Whidbey Island
The Seattle singer-songwriter made it to the eighth spot on the first season of “The X Factor.”
Local News
Before texting: Party lines where everyone knew your business
A telecom museum on Whidbey Island will feature the history of telephones.