Whidbey News-Times

Whidbey News-Times is a newspaper based in Oak Harbor, Washington, that publishes articles two times a week, specifically on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It focuses on general news pertaining to Whidbey Island. The paper is owned by Sound Publishing Inc., which is a part of Black Press.

Local

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#961447

United States

#267506

News and Media

#8014

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Work parties to tackle invasive Scotch broom

2 days ago | whidbeynewstimes.com | Kira Erickson

A group of ambitious weeders are seeking the community’s help in eradicating an invasive species of plant on Whidbey Island. The St. Hubert Catholic Church Green Team, in partnership with the Knights of Colombus, Goosefoot Community Fund, Whidbey Climate Action and WhidbeyHealth, is sponsoring two upcoming work parties for the removal of Scotch broom. To join the fun, come to the Bayview Corner area 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Friday, April 25 or Saturday, April 26.
Residents shaken by shots fired near protest

2 days ago | whidbeynewstimes.com | Jessie Stensland

A man firing shots on property near a large, April 19 protest at Bayview on South Whidbey alarmed many participants, including families with children and an 81-year-old woman who dove for cover while she was video recording the rally. Outrage over the incident grew afterward, especially after Susan Jensen posted her video online and a TV news station ran a story on the incident. Jensen and others feel that the man shot the gun in an attempt to intimidate the anti-Trump protesters.
Name of fire victim released

2 days ago | whidbeynewstimes.com | Jessie Stensland

The name of an Oak Harbor man who perished in an April 15 apartment fire has been released. Danny Slater, a 62-year-old military veteran, became entrapped in his apartment during the fire and died from smoke inhalation, according to the Island County Coroner’s Office. The man’s family has been notified of the tragedy.
CADA facing major budget cuts

2 days ago | whidbeynewstimes.com | Kira Erickson

A Whidbey nonprofit organization providing vital services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault is in danger, bracing itself to lose one-third of its funding. Citizens Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse, also known as CADA, has been impacted by recent federal funding cuts to the Victims of Crime Act, which slashes the nonprofit’s budget by $155,500.
Coin show to debut on Whidbey

6 days ago | whidbeynewstimes.com | Luisa Loi

Two Oak Harbor residents are offering a different, shinier kind of history lesson next month. Zachary Hale and Noel Pangilinan, two avid coin collectors, are hosting the first annual Whidbey Island Coin Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 30 and 31 at the Pacific Rim Institute, located at 180 Parker Road in Coupeville. This free event is an opportunity to learn about the world of numismatics and its rules, meet like-minded collectors and buy, sell or trade valuable pieces of art and history.
Plant sale offers edible, colorful treasures

6 days ago | whidbeynewstimes.com | Luisa Loi

After months of “playing in the dirt,” the Coupeville Garden Club is ready to welcome fellow greenery buffs to its collection of nearly 6,000 plants. The 56th annual plant sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26. After a highly successful sale last year at the Coupeville Recreation Hall, the club is moving its biggest event to the Coupeville High School gym in an effort to reduce the lines and provide more parking.
Judge dismisses lawsuit over mask mandate in the Elections Office

1 week ago | whidbeynewstimes.com | Jessie Stensland

A judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Island County auditor and canvassing board arising from a requirement that observers in a vote-counting room wear masks. Judge Joseph Wilson, a Snohomish County judge hearing the case in Island County, filed his decision in “Timothy Hazelo, et al v. Island County, et al” on April 11.
Judge grants city’s motion for summary judgment in litigation over Oak Harbor parkland code

1 week ago | whidbeynewstimes.com | Jessie Stensland

A judge sided with the city of Oak Harbor in a lawsuit over the council’s decision to change a code that previously required a vote of the people before any city-owned park land can be sold or transferred to a private entity. The decision is good news for a developer who proposed building a Hilton hotel in downtown Oak Harbor that would need part of adjacent Hal Ramaley Park as part of the project.
Citizen scientists search for answers inside Whidbey clams

1 week ago | whidbeynewstimes.com | Luisa Loi

As Whidbey’s shores continue to be closed to the harvesting of butter and varnish clams, scientists are still scratching their heads over the causes leading to the production of paralytic shellfish poison. In the meantime, agencies like the Washington State Department of Health have been relying on citizen scientists to help solve this puzzle.
Department investigating after Oak Harbor man found dead following apartment fire

1 week ago | whidbeynewstimes.com | Jessie Stensland

An Oak Harbor man perished in an apartment fire early Tuesday morning, according to a press release from the Oak Harbor Fire Department. Island County Coroner Shantel Porter said the man’s name won’t be released until his family is notified. She said an autopsy to determine the cause of death will be performed later this week. Oak Harbor Fire Chief Travis Anderson said the cause of the fire is under investigation. “Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the victim,” he said.