Rare people like Ewell and Whitmire give us all hope. They hold fast to their belief that beauty, kindness and vulnerability ...

Some of Tokar’s favorite locations to snap pictures include Joseph Whidbey State Park for its quiet trails and Crockett Lake, ...

The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that the man was Yancy Carcamo. Officials formally identified the ...

A Whidbey Island real estate agent pleaded guilty to two counts of malicious mischief in the third degree in a case involving ...

The school made the decision in an effort to reduce vandalism and bathroom congestion, according to the announcement.

The first baby born on Whidbey Island in 2026 arrived fashionably early, to the surprise of her parents.

Interim action to treat the discharge of “forever chemicals” on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island will not be operational until fiscal year 2028, the Navy recently confirmed.

As part of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update, county staff members have released draft elements, development regulations and SEPA environmental review for public review and input. Public comments ...

Following a health scare, Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson is on medical leave for the next month. Johnson, who represents the Oak Harbor area, ended up hospitalized over the holidays and ...

Downes explained that entanglements involving man-made objects are a frequent problem for wildlife. Animals are often found caught in items left outdoors, ranging from objects snagged around their ...

The Oak Harbor Main Street is chasing away those post-holiday blues with some hot cocoa, tea, cider and cookies to bring people back downtown.

“My mind glitched for a moment,” Phelps said. “We rewound it, just to confirm Whidbey made the ‘Jeopardy!’ board, and then a second time to record a clip for social media to share the excitement.” ...