Patricia Guthrie

Langley urged to oppose Growler expansion

Langley urged to oppose Growler expansion

‘This will have ripple effects on South Whidbey,” the Sound Defense Alliance told the council.

Langley urged to oppose Growler expansion
Whidbey woman is a fairy full of magic

Whidbey woman is a fairy full of magic

She arrived “with $60 to my name, bankrupt and fresh out of a domestic violence shelter.”

Whidbey woman is a fairy full of magic
Orb search is on for Saturday in Langley

Orb search is on for Saturday in Langley

Kids of all ages are invited to hunt for the shiny glass floats at the annual Sea Float Scramble.

Orb search is on for Saturday in Langley
‘King of prime rib’ wins state honor

‘King of prime rib’ wins state honor

South Whidbey Legion Post chef is named Volunteer of the Year

‘King of prime rib’ wins state honor
Paying to play pickleball stirs up a racket on Whidbey

Paying to play pickleball stirs up a racket on Whidbey

“They’re double dipping the taxpayer,” says a parks commissioner.

Paying to play pickleball stirs up a racket on Whidbey
WhidbeyHealth decreasing its costs to patients

WhidbeyHealth decreasing its costs to patients

The medical services provider discovered that other regional hospitals have lower prices.

WhidbeyHealth decreasing its costs to patients
Whidbey creators have a place to sell their wares year-round

Whidbey creators have a place to sell their wares year-round

A new store near Clinton features a wide range of creative work from all over the island.

Whidbey creators have a place to sell their wares year-round

Langley council approves sizeable utility rate increases

“If we kick this can down the road again, shame on us,” said Councilman Peter Morton.

Whidbey churches deliver cheer to Western State Hospital

Whidbey churches deliver cheer to Western State Hospital

Each year, parishioners load a van full of Christmas presents for the patients in Lakewood.

Whidbey churches deliver cheer to Western State Hospital
Whidbey grown: This ship and shipmate are from the island

Whidbey grown: This ship and shipmate are from the island

A Langley woman is a crew member aboard a National Geographic boat that was built in Freeland.

Whidbey grown: This ship and shipmate are from the island
Brown’s Point descendant untangles Progressive era on Whidbey

Brown’s Point descendant untangles Progressive era on Whidbey

The area near Langley, now known as Sandy Point, was settled by her ancestors.

Brown’s Point descendant untangles Progressive era on Whidbey
No way, Jose! Whidbey cafe where friends and family eat

No way, Jose! Whidbey cafe where friends and family eat

The cafe’s name is a play on words of the owners’ names — Noe (pronounced “no way”) and Jose Ochoa.

No way, Jose! Whidbey cafe where friends and family eat
South Whidbey Historical Museum debuts history tour

South Whidbey Historical Museum debuts history tour

A fundraiser combines talks, walk and wine tasting.

South Whidbey Historical Museum debuts history tour
Popular South Whidbey art shop draws to a close

Popular South Whidbey art shop draws to a close

Tina Beard knew little about art when she bought the shop. But it became a beloved island icon.

Popular South Whidbey art shop draws to a close
Freeland owner selling popular shop, Whidbey Art Escape

Freeland owner selling popular shop, Whidbey Art Escape

The new Backdoor Clay Community Studio with its pottery wheels in the back room will remain.

Freeland owner selling popular shop, Whidbey Art Escape
Flowers for Tokitae: Remembering Puget Sound’s captured orcas

Flowers for Tokitae: Remembering Puget Sound’s captured orcas

Activists vow to bring the last surviving killer whale of the Southern Resident captures home.

Flowers for Tokitae: Remembering Puget Sound’s captured orcas
‘Case closed’: Amelia Earhart spotted in Whidbey Island forest

‘Case closed’: Amelia Earhart spotted in Whidbey Island forest

‘They’ve been looking on the wrong island all this time’ said the Langley resident who found her.

‘Case closed’: Amelia Earhart spotted in Whidbey Island forest
Renowned painter Pete Jordan moves artwork to Langley gallery

Renowned painter Pete Jordan moves artwork to Langley gallery

His paintings of Whidbey land and seascapes are collected around the Puget South region.

Renowned painter Pete Jordan moves artwork to Langley gallery
Whidbey Woodworker completes a whale of a repair job

Whidbey Woodworker completes a whale of a repair job

The 100-year-old blue whale jaw bone is ready to display again.

Whidbey Woodworker completes a whale of a repair job
Origins of Whidbey Island fairgrounds’ story pole a mystery

Origins of Whidbey Island fairgrounds’ story pole a mystery

It was believed to be made by a Snohomish chief. A historian is working to uncover the true carver.

Origins of Whidbey Island fairgrounds’ story pole a mystery