Whidbey Weekly

07/16/2026

07/16/2026

Out of an abundance of caution, the board of directors for the North Central Whidbey Farmers Markets has decided to close the Oak Harbor Farmers Market today, 7/16/2026.

There has been lightning strikes in the area and there is a prediction of more strikes throughout the evening. It would not be safe to be out in the park under metal framed tents in these conditions.

Stay safe and see you on Saturday at the Coupeville Farmers Market Community Day!

07/02/2026

The Whidbey Island Lions Club is excited to announce its Summer Flea Market dates for 2026! Please find our Vendor Registration Forms on our website today. We look forward to seeing you soon! 😊

06/12/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RELEASE 26-018
June 12, 2026

Suspicious Package at NAS Whidbey Island – All Clear Given

NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – The shelter in place instituted at NAS Whidbey Island’s Ault Field was lifted at 3 p.m. today.

All gates at Ault Field open their normal hours.

06/12/2026

Oak Harbor Public Schools is aware of a lockdown situation at NAS Whidbey Island. Due to the ongoing situation, buses may be delayed. We understand that parents who pick up their children may need to arrive late and schools will have staff available on site until parents can pick up their children. Please contact your school to confirm arrangements if you are experiencing delays. Thank you!

06/08/2026

I could use your help! I’m looking for people to serve with me on the Oak Harbor Planning Commission. Anyone living in city limits is open to apply, but we could certainly use someone in real estate or a developer to help fill in some of the gaps.

Maybe you see some things in Oak Harbor that you think can improve. Or perhaps you are just someone with a good mind for city planning. The planning commission gives recommendations to city council on things like zoning, development, comprehensive plan etc…

Meetings are usually held on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 pm. There are also some materials to read over before the meeting. I’d estimate the total time commitment between 2-6 hours a month for everything.

If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Or if you’d like to apply you can do so on the link below:

https://wa-oakharbor.civicplus.com/FormCenter/Boards-Commissions-12/Boards-Commissions-Application-59

06/03/2026

It’s back. And we are SO ready. 🌿

Whidbey Children’s Day is returning on Saturday, September 12th — and it is going to be the best day of the year for families on this island!

We are so proud to be working alongside an incredible crew of local organizations to bring this beloved tradition home. This is Whidbey showing up for Whidbey. Neighbor to neighbor. The way it’s always been.

Free activities. Smiles for miles. Every family welcome.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 South Whidbey Community Park, Langley
⏰ 10am – 2pm
🎟 Free for every family · All ages welcome

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Visit us at partnersforyoungchildren.org/childrens-day for more info and to stay up to date as all the good details roll in.

06/02/2026

05/30/2026

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05/29/2026

Take your kids fishing at the Annual HHRGC Kids Fishing Derby this Saturday! Bring friends - trout are in the lake!