Local News
Langley urged to oppose Growler expansion
‘This will have ripple effects on South Whidbey,” the Sound Defense Alliance told the council.
Local News
Whidbey woman is a fairy full of magic
She arrived “with $60 to my name, bankrupt and fresh out of a domestic violence shelter.”
Local News
Orb search is on for Saturday in Langley
Kids of all ages are invited to hunt for the shiny glass floats at the annual Sea Float…
Local News
‘King of prime rib’ wins state honor
South Whidbey Legion Post chef is named Volunteer of the Year
Life
Whidbey creators have a place to sell their wares year-round
A new store near Clinton features a wide range of creative work from all over the island.
Sports
Paying to play pickleball stirs up a racket on Whidbey
“They’re double dipping the taxpayer,” says a parks commissioner.
Local News
WhidbeyHealth decreasing its costs to patients
The medical services provider discovered that other regional hospitals have lower prices.
Local News
Langley council approves sizeable utility rate increases
“If we kick this can down the road again, shame on us,” said Councilman Peter Morton.
Local News
Whidbey churches deliver cheer to Western State Hospital
Each year, parishioners load a van full of Christmas presents for the patients in Lakewood.
Life
Whidbey grown: This ship and shipmate are from the island
A Langley woman is a crew member aboard a National Geographic boat that was built in Freeland.
Life
Brown’s Point descendant untangles Progressive era on Whidbey
The area near Langley, now known as Sandy Point, was settled by her ancestors.
Life
No way, Jose! Whidbey cafe where friends and family eat
The cafe’s name is a play on words of the owners’ names — Noe (pronounced “no way”) and…
Local News
South Whidbey Historical Museum debuts history tour
A fundraiser combines talks, walk and wine tasting.
Life
Popular South Whidbey art shop draws to a close
Tina Beard knew little about art when she bought the shop. But it became a beloved island icon.
Local News
Freeland owner selling popular shop, Whidbey Art Escape
The new Backdoor Clay Community Studio with its pottery wheels in the back room will remain.
Life
Flowers for Tokitae: Remembering Puget Sound’s captured orcas
Activists vow to bring the last surviving killer whale of the Southern Resident captures home.
Life
‘Case closed’: Amelia Earhart spotted in Whidbey Island forest
‘They’ve been looking on the wrong island all this time’ said the Langley resident who found her.
Life
Renowned painter Pete Jordan moves artwork to Langley gallery
His paintings of Whidbey land and seascapes are collected around the Puget South region.
Northwest
Whidbey Woodworker completes a whale of a repair job
The 100-year-old blue whale jaw bone is ready to display again.
Life
Origins of Whidbey Island fairgrounds’ story pole a mystery
It was believed to be made by a Snohomish chief. A historian is working to uncover the true…