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
That jerk who cuts in the ferry line can be fined $139
Meanwhile, the state has ended the 877-764-HERO program, whereby the public could report violators.
Local News
Whidbey Island preschool quarantines after COVID-19 outbreak
Across the school district, 26 students and eight staff have tested positive for the virus this year.
Local News
Oak Harbor legal staff quits over ‘compromised’ relationships
The city attorney and the senior assistant city attorney, who is also the public records officer, both resigned.
Local News
Early maps of legislative districts endanger some incumbents
Under one redistricting proposal, Mill Creek joins Everett. Under another, Monroe joins Wenatchee.
Local News
Whidbey public records advocate blasts cities’ responses
Eric Hood has collected about $1 million through Public Records Act lawsuits.
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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
Oak Harbor school board disrupted a 2nd time by anti-maskers
Future meetings will be virtual “for the safety of staff, students and community,” the district said.
Life
Sick of mainland life? Escape to south Whidbey
This artsy, bucolic place is a world away from the tiresome hustle-bustle across the water
Local News
Recreational shellfish harvest closed in much of Puget Sound
The closure includes clams, oysters, mussels, scallops and other species, due to a bio-toxin.
Northwest
Whidbey man allegedly strangled husband, then performed CPR
The alleged strangling occurred after the man’s husband brought home a desk, sparking an argument.
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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.
Local News
Whidbey bartender tossed in street and run over during brawl
The chaotic scene unfolded outside of Off the Hook in Oak Harbor on Saturday night.
Local News
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…
Local News
State ferry fares to rise this fall, and even more next fall
The 2.5% hike in each of the next two years will apply to everyone: drivers, bikers and walkers.
Local News
Native American remains found at Oak Harbor construction site
Archaeologists are working with Tulalip, Samish, Swinomish and Stillaguamish tribes.
Local News
People with mobility issues find new ferry terminal lacking
Some disabled folks say not enough thought went into improving the Mukilteo facility’s accessibility.
Local News
Whidbey commuter paddleboards his way to work in all seasons
The financial advisor says he’s only fallen off his board twice in the past five years.
Local News
Oak Harbor’s big-bearded Wicked Teuton brewer killed in crash
Terry Boese, a self-proclaimed “proud zymurgist,” was well-known in the North Whidbey beer scene.