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Roy Michael Mattox passed away Jan. 19, 2025 in Carnation. Mike was born in Queens, New York on Sept. 13,… Read Story

An Oak Harbor man with a habit of eluding police is wanted on two different $25,000 arrest warrants. Read Story

1 day ago · A truck theft resulting from a possible misunderstanding led to a fight and a threat at the SPiN Cafe in Oak Harbor last week, according to court documents. As a result, two men face separate felony charges in Island County Superior Court. On Jan. 23, 38-year-old Steven Graham reported to police ...

1 day ago · A man with a walker got off a bus on Highway 20 near Coupeville and was struck and killed as he tried to cross the road on Sunday afternoon, according to the Washington State Patrol and witnesses. The man was identified as 74-year-old old Alvin Kent, an unhoused man who had been living on Whidbey ...

Jan 11, 2024 · “This was our first really big wind like this,” he said. “We did have some strong winds, but this was pretty strong.” According to the National Weather Service, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island recorded winds at speeds up to 46 miles per hour, but Brooks said he’s seen data showing the gusts ranged in the 60s and 70s miles per hour.

5 days ago · The South Whidbey School District receives over $1 million from the federal government every year. With a fund balance of almost $5 million, Board Director Brook Willeford said the district expects to be able to serve its students for some time if the federal government decides not to support important programs and the state is unable to fill the gap.

Dec 31, 2024 · The year 2024 saw fewer tourists on Whidbey than the average, but those people spent more money than normal, according to Inge Morascini, marketing and program manager for Embrace Whidbey and Camano Islands.

Jan 3, 2025 · Public health officials are poised to ask state lawmakers to change the way small public water systems are managed. The Washington State Association of Local Public Health Officials’ top priorities for the 2025 legislative session include changing a section of state law that sets the conditions for the approval and creation of public water systems.

Dec 19, 2024 · Battalion Chief Jobie Gause with North Whidbey Fire and Rescue oversaw the dramatic rescue attempt. Coast Guard Petty Officer Steve Strohmaier said it’s unclear why the man was out in such bad weather in a boat.