Anger gets a bad rap sometimes. That’s a strange way to begin a column on civility, but it turns out, strong emotions ...

Sheriff Felici recently stated that he is confident that Island County can handle animal issues through one animal control officer and “relationships with regional resources.” We are two of those ...

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.

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Oak Harbor woke many Whidbey Island residents Wednesday night. The earthquake struck about 1.2 miles southeast of the city at 11:35 p.m. at a depth of 15.7 ...

Before pioneer homes dotted Whidbey Island, some of the island’s earliest settler families were already linked to one of the defining events in American history: the Revolutionary War. The Island ...

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 ...

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 ...