Fireworks accident injures resident

The man, who is in his 40s, sustained injuries to his chest, arms and face.

By Marina Blatt • January 6, 2026 1:30 am
Drowning puppy saved by firefighters in Coupeville

The Corgi puppy was uninjured and safely reunited with her family.

By Marina Blatt • January 6, 2026 1:30 am
City moving forward with emergency marina repairs

Major damage occurred during the wind storm on Dec. 16.

By Marina Blatt • January 6, 2026 1:30 am
Prom dress inspires charitable effort

Susan Lindgren wore her extravagant hot pink prom dress to her high school reunion for a good cause.

By Allyson Ballard • January 6, 2026 1:30 am
Whidbey Island Film Festival returns to WICA

The annual Whidbey Island Film Festival, hosted by Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, is returning.

By Kira Erickson • January 6, 2026 1:30 am
Save the date for Whidbey Bridal Expo

The First Annual Whidbey Bridal Expo is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 10.

By Kira Erickson • January 6, 2026 1:30 am





Business brings line dancing to Whidbey

Gigi Iglesias introduced her first beginners-only line dancing class to the island this month.

By Marina Blatt • January 6, 2026 1:30 am
Unbearably cold beginning

150 swimmers briefly plunged into the high tide waters of Double Bluff Beach in Freeland on Jan. 1.

January 2, 2026 1:30 am


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