Goosefoot explores possibility of workforce housing in Bayview

— Created April 6, 2021 by Kacie Jo Voeller

By Kacie Jo Voeller Workforce housing has long been a need on Whidbey Island, as indicated by a 2018 Island County housing needs study and a resident and business survey […]

Oak Harbor considers adding “Angel de la Creatividad” sculpture to Windjammer Park

— Created March 17, 2021 by Kacie Jo Voeller

By Kacie Jo Voeller Oak Harbor’s Windjammer Park may soon be home to the “Angel de la Creatividad,” or “Angel of Creativity,” a 37-foot statue by world-famous sculptor Sebastián. Currently, […]

Tradition returns with a twist: St. Patrick’s Day to cruise through downtown

— Created March 10, 2021 by Kacie Jo Voeller

By Kacie Jo Voeller Celebrate the return of St. Patrick’s Day with a cruise through downtown Oak Harbor at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 17. While the Whidbey Island Irish Wildlife […]

A home full of history: Haller House project preserves the past

— Created February 24, 2021 by Kacie Jo Voeller

By Kacie Jo Voeller After four months of suspension over the ground, the historic Haller House now rests on its newly poured concrete foundation. The Coupeville home, purchased by Historic […]

New farmers market to launch following closure of Oak Harbor Public Market

— Created February 17, 2021 by Kacie Jo Voeller

By Kacie Jo Voeller After more than 20 years as a staple of the northern Whidbey Island community, the Oak Harbor Public Market will not reopen in 2021. However, a […]

Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative keeps on growing

— Created February 3, 2021 by Kacie Jo Voeller

By Kacie Jo Voeller             For the Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative (WIGC), supporting the growth of local producers and a vibrant agricultural community on the island is a key part […]

WIAA issues guidance for upcoming athletic seasons

— Created January 27, 2021 by Kacie Jo Voeller

By Kacie Jo Voeller               The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) outlined a plan for upcoming seasons in a Jan. 19 press release, announcing traditional fall sports will run Feb. […]

Island districts make plans for returning to in-person learning

— Created January 20, 2021 by Kacie Jo Voeller

By Kacie Jo Voeller           Throughout the challenges of COVID-19, a large focus has been on education and K-12 institutions. In many cases, large groups of students have participated in […]

South Whidbey Parks and Recreation Districts acquires 40 acres

— Created January 6, 2021 by Kacie Jo Voeller

By Kacie Jo Voeller             Three years ago, Shelley Ackerman, a Whidbey Island resident, started the process of trying to keep 40 acres of land on south Whidbey from being […]

Step into 2021 with the First Day Hike

— Created December 30, 2020 by Kacie Jo Voeller

By Kacie Jo Voeller             Start the new year off on the right foot with the First Day Hike on New Year’s Day, which is a free day at Washington’s […]