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South Whidbey cop killer is still appealing 1987 conviction
Darrin Hutchinson murdered two Island County deputies 34 years ago at the county jail in Coupeville.
Northwest
Suicides from Deception Pass Bridge renew calls for barriers
Meanwhile, an emergency phone that calls 911 was installed on the west side of the bridge in 2018.
Life
It’ll be concerts ahoy! on Whidbey Island this weekend
The Shifty Sailors and the Saratoga Orchestra will perform two pop-up concerts. They’ll do the TikTok sensation, “The…
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Whidbey man threatens to sue students over Facebook post
Damian Greene says the posting indicates he had a role in stealing a Black Lives Matter banner.
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Circus coming to Whidbey, then Everett, on a 30-foot crane
Theatrics include the world’s largest wedgie, a flying piano, human ceiling fan and a hair hang act.
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Eviction lawyer booked into jail weeks after his disbarment
Brian Read, 45, of Freeland, pleaded guilty Monday to vehicular assault while under the influence.
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Manager accused of stealing more than $47K from organic farm
The suspect, Topsanna Littlestar, left her home in Clinton, and her current whereabouts are unknown.
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Seaweed Smorgasbord: Greens from the sea the next power food?
Whidbey has seaweed on its shores and there are many ways an adventurous eater can try a bite.
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Evictions lawyer used client trust funds to pay mortgage
The state bar found repeated misconduct by Brian Read, who practiced in Everett and represented landlords in rental…
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Mukilteo woman’s 44-star American flag is a history mystery
On July 4, 1891, a year after Wyoming’s statehood, the nation’s Old Glory was again officially updated.
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A pandemic side effect? Whidbey Island expected a baby boom
WhidbeyHealth Family Birthplace officials said some mothers would be referred to other hospitals.
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Lynnwood man is challenging the legality of his imprisonment
The Island County Jail inmate was temporarily sent to a state prison and allegedly held in solitary confinement.
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Whidbey teen, golden retriever make top 8 in NY kennel show
Madison Thompson was one of the youngest competitors in her division of 80 kids.
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Indie film crew: Whidbey residents are ‘generous and welcoming’
The movie makers are shooting scenes for a full-length feature at various sites around the island.
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Whidbey groups clash over ‘critical race theory’ in school
One organizer said that because most students are white, she saw no reason for a “Black Lives Matter”…
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Man accused of trying to force way into Whidbey home
The suspect told police he was looking for his supposed girlfriend, the actress Jennifer Aniston.
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Bank robber who appeared on TV show sentenced
Richard T. Young pleaded guilty in Island County Superior Court June 4 and got two years in prison.
Local News
COVID-19 vaccines are plentiful across Whidbey Island
Even with the availability of vaccines, only 41% of Island County residents are fully vaccinated.
Life
A warm heart for cold-blooded critters
Amanda Ferrara owns 14 scaly friends of her own, each with its own unique personality.
Local News
Man suffers burns from Whidbey Island house fire
The home was destroyed, and the man was transported to a hospital.