A Langley man is accused of sexually assaulting a licensed nurse at WhidbeyHealth Medical Center’s emergency room last week, according to court records. Prosecutors charged Robert J. Dugger in Island ...

A fire and explosion that leveled a Greenbank home, damaged two neighboring houses and injured three firefighters made ...

From storytimes and job-search assistance to free internet access and power outage relief, Sno-Isle Libraries offer a wide ...

Island County is bracing for one of its toughest budget years since the Great Recession as commissioners begin preparing the 2027 budget, though officials say spending cuts may not be inevitable.

Island County’s economy continued to grow in 2026, with the labor force expanding faster than the statewide average even as unemployment edged upward. Regional labor economist Toby Paterson said the ...

A baby cries in the next room while a tired parent tries to calm a fussy toddler and fold a basket of laundry at the same time. For some Whidbey Island families, having someone knock on the door each ...

The soundtrack of summer in downtown Coupeville isn’t coming from a concert stage. It’s echoing down Front Street, where local musicians are turning the historic waterfront into a weekly gathering ...

If someone ever tried to sell you the Brooklyn Bridge years ago, you know that scams have been around for many years. Today ...

However, there is a persistent misconception that local history is little more than a pleasant pastime — a hobby reserved for retirees, collectors or those who enjoy dusty artifacts and old ...