Laura Guido

Whidbey port working on overnight ferry parking in Mukilteo

Whidbey port working on overnight ferry parking in Mukilteo

A parking garage has been discussed for more than a decade. Now it finally might happen.

 

HGTV star helps Whidbey couple find ‘Lottery Dream Home’

HGTV star helps Whidbey couple find ‘Lottery Dream Home’

“We really were just trying to get Coupeville on the map,” they said. Warning: spoilers.

 

Whidbey Island woman’s tiny Christmas village isn’t tiny anymore

Whidbey Island woman’s tiny Christmas village isn’t tiny anymore

A 22-foot-long town is erected in Tammy Butler’s Oak Harbor living room around Christmastime.

 

‘Lunar dirt, rocks and legacy’: A NASA geologist looks back

‘Lunar dirt, rocks and legacy’: A NASA geologist looks back

Grant Heiken, now retired on Whidbey Island, helped analyze moon rocks during project Apollo.

‘Lunar dirt, rocks and legacy’: A NASA geologist looks back

Whidbey park bond measure could save 40 acres of forest

The measure on the November ballot would cost $7.39 a year for the owner of a $400,000 home.

Rescuers save horse from neck-deep mud on Whidbey Island

Rescuers save horse from neck-deep mud on Whidbey Island

The equine, who was stranded in a marshy area near Lone Lake, wasn’t the only animal rescue of the week.

Rescuers save horse from neck-deep mud on Whidbey Island
Secretary of Navy: Jet noise issue ‘top priority’

Secretary of Navy: Jet noise issue ‘top priority’

He said he couldn’t discuss ideas for solutions because of recent lawsuits.

Secretary of Navy: Jet noise issue ‘top priority’
Giant pumpkin gained 60 pounds per night during growth spurt

Giant pumpkin gained 60 pounds per night during growth spurt

The Whidbey Island gardener’s half-ton gourd, named “Gertrude,” has been receiving visitors.

Giant pumpkin gained 60 pounds per night during growth spurt
Don Lauer named new Langley police chief

Don Lauer named new Langley police chief

He replaces David Marks, who resigned in 2018 after investigation of alleged excessive use of force.

Don Lauer named new Langley police chief
Life Flight opening helicopter base on Whidbey

Life Flight opening helicopter base on Whidbey

The nonprofit air ambulance will reduce response times and help with transfers to specialty clinics.

Life Flight opening helicopter base on Whidbey
Whidbey nonprofit’s sober house helps give men a new start

Whidbey nonprofit’s sober house helps give men a new start

“Coming from the streets, there weren’t a lot of people I could trust.”

Whidbey nonprofit’s sober house helps give men a new start
Brothers find untapped potential at Whidbey’s Penn Cove Brewing

Brothers find untapped potential at Whidbey’s Penn Cove Brewing

The Coupeville-based business opens a second taproom, has plans for a third, plus its own brewery.

Brothers find untapped potential at Whidbey’s Penn Cove Brewing

Island County opioid outreach among most successful

In 2018, they contacted 60 individuals who needed help, and 27 entered treatment.

Wells dry up in North Whidbey mobile home park

Wells dry up in North Whidbey mobile home park

Island County and Oak Harbor staff are working to preserve more than 70 residences.

Wells dry up in North Whidbey mobile home park
Michaela Reed navigates an obstacle course of stools in the hallway of Oak Harbor High School with her new bike. (Laura Guido / Whidbey News-Times)

Oak Harbor robotics team puts skills to work for little girl

Michaela Reed loves bicycling, even though her arm ends just below her elbow.

Michaela Reed navigates an obstacle course of stools in the hallway of Oak Harbor High School with her new bike. (Laura Guido / Whidbey News-Times)
Navy paying about $2.6 million for new Coupeville water plant

Navy paying about $2.6 million for new Coupeville water plant

The system will eliminate detectable traces of toxic chemicals from firefighting foam.

Navy paying about $2.6 million for new Coupeville water plant

Whidbey group declares court victory over prolific logger

Environmentalists say companies have been clearing properties, then getting an after-the-fact permit.

Everett man dead, woman critical after Whidbey Airpark crash

Everett man dead, woman critical after Whidbey Airpark crash

The crash occurred in a wooded area just off the runway of the small airport near Langley.

Everett man dead, woman critical after Whidbey Airpark crash
Pooper Troopers swoop in, scoop up

Pooper Troopers swoop in, scoop up

New pet waste removal business cleans yards across Whidbey Island

Pooper Troopers swoop in, scoop up
Punk band to celebrate 24th anniversary with Whidbey show

Punk band to celebrate 24th anniversary with Whidbey show

Potbelly, featuring founding members Jason Rodger and Ken Ball, will perform Jan. 18 in Langley.

Punk band to celebrate 24th anniversary with Whidbey show