Commissioner Melanie Bacon is planning an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and to honor veterans and their spouses. The news came out just before March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day. whidbeynewstimes.com/life/whidbey-p…

Customers who get their H20 from Cascadia Water may soon see a large increase in the rates they pay. whidbeynewstimes.com/news/rate-hike…

In response to an announcement from the Navy that details a large cut in the number of sailors next year, Whidbey’s chapter of the Military Officers Association sent letters to Congress pleading for reevaluation. whidbeynewstimes.com/news/retired-n…

The Island County Board of Health may weigh into a controversy involving members of the Stanwood-Camano Island school board accused of making offensive remarks in a discussion about diversity policies. whidbeynewstimes.com/news/county-of…

Among the finalists for the Coupeville School District superintendent job there is one familiar name: Jim Shank, Superintendent Steve King’s predecessor. whidbeynewstimes.com/news/former-co…

Whether a sword enthusiast or seasoned dueler, there’s a spot for everyone in the Whidbey Swordplay Association. Started by Ryan Vogt, the recently developed group aims to meet every month in the upper field of South Whidbey Community Park. whidbeynewstimes.com/life/swordplay…

Coastal properties on Whidbey mean island views and convenient beach access. It can also mean yearly flooding, septic failure and lasting drainage problems. Some fed up property owners decided to bite the bullet and raise their home above the flood zone. whidbeynewstimes.com/life/residents…

The Coupeville Lions Club will unveil a new map on the old Highway 525 pull out north of Greenbank. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Saturday, April 6. whidbeynewstimes.com/news/coupevill…

Whidbey Earth and Ocean Month will feature a variety of learning opportunities where participants can roll up their sleeves and kick some noxious weed butts or relax and enjoy a drink while learning about ways to protect the environment. whidbeynewstimes.com/life/sip-scien…

Next week, the mayor will reach his hundredth day in office. So far, his time has been filled by meetings with city, county and Navy departments and attending local events and state and national conferences. whidbeynewstimes.com/news/mayor-wri…

A candidate for Island County commissioner recently notified her opponents and supporters that a series of emails with derogatory comments were not from her campaign. whidbeynewstimes.com/news/shimada-w…

The scorebook will say Coupeville and Onalaska split their varsity softball doubleheader Saturday afternoon on the prairie. But for the Wolves, it was really a total win. whidbeynewstimes.com/sports/slugger…

Investigators identified the driver they believe is responsible for the March 29 hit-and-run death of 67-year-old Scott Severson in Freeland, according to the Island County Sheriff’s Office. whidbeynewstimes.com/news/driver-id…

When Oak Harbor’s volleyball team begins the season in the fall, they will have a new head coach. whidbeynewstimes.com/sports/molitor…

The Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce is preparing to say goodbye to Magi Aguilar, the executive director since September 2022. whidbeynewstimes.com/news/chamber-d…

Oak Harbor’s boys golf team traveled to Legion Memorial Golf Course March 28 to compete against seven other schools in the Everett Invitational. whidbeynewstimes.com/sports/golfers…

The final transportation budget, Senate Bill 5161, passed with bipartisan majorities in both chambers and is headed to the governor’s desk as of Tuesday morning. whidbeynewstimes.com/news/sen-muzza…

In Oak Harbor, Councilmembers Barbara Armes, James Marrow and Bryan Stucky filed for their current seats. Nobody filed yet to replace Jim Woessner. whidbeynewstimes.com/news/candidate…

Food banks are waiting to hear just how much has been cut by the Trump administration. whidbeynewstimes.com/news/food-prog…

The ceremony at Oak Harbor’s Maple Leaf Cemetery, 1961 Northeast 16th Avenue, begins promptly at 10 a.m., with people welcome to arrive at 9 a.m. whidbeynewstimes.com/life/service-o…