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Navy crash victims from Whidbey, both 31, identified
On Tuesday afternoon, Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay “Miley” Evans and Lt. Serena “Dug” Wileman crashed near Mount Rainier.
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Aviators declared dead after crash of Navy jet from Whidbey
On Sunday, the Navy announced it had switched its mission from search and rescue to a recovery for…
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Searchers reach crash site of Navy Growler from Whidbey
Searchers on Friday continued looking for two unidentified crew members in a remote, steep and heavily-wooded area.
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Wreckage of Navy jet from Whidbey found near Mount Rainier
The two crew members from the crash remained missing after the wreckage was found Wednesday afternoon.
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Whidbey Island floating clinic hopes to save orcas
Scientists have transformed a dinghy into a mobile health clinic to assess the health of orcas.
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Whidbey Island candidate: US Rep deserves ‘firing squad’
Carrie Kennedy, a Republican running in the purple 10th Legislative District, has a long history of problematic posts.
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‘Keep them wild’: Rehabilitated pups reintroduced to Whidbey beach
Gnome from Ferndale, Kelpie from Blaine and Hippogriff from Whidbey returned to the seas Monday.
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Larsen tours Whidbey Island transit facility with eyes on expansion
Island Transit recently received a $14.96 million federal grant for 12 hydrogen fuel cell buses and infrastructure.
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Rabid bat bites Whidbey Island wildlife rehabilitator
This the fourth case of reported bat rabies in the state this year, officials said.
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Muzzall, St. Clair in a contentious, expensive race for state Senate
Ron Muzzall and Janet St. Clair have combined to raise over $700,000 as the incumbent looks to fend…
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Sweet Mona’s Chocolates in Langley stirs up treats for all tastes
Chocolate slugs, whales, truffles and caramels are among sweets in the shop Mona Newbauer founded in 2006.
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When you get lost in WA, what’s the cost to get rescued? Surprisingly little
Washington’s volunteer search and rescue teams save lives without costly bills.
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This Whidbey rental is like walking onto a state ferry
This 5-bedroom beachfront Airbnb has rooms patterned after “The Parent Trap,” “The African Queen” and the ferry Tokitae.
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Whidbey artisanal pasta maker shares her secrets
For Aurora Echo of Wildly Beloved Foods in Clinton, “sharing food is so ancient; it feels so good.”
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Matt Nichols, last of the Nichols Brothers, retires from Whidbey shipyard
Over the decades, his six brothers, two sisters and two sons have worked at the boat-building company started…
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On Mukilteo-Clinton route, small boat means continued long ferry lines
The 144-car Suquamish was scheduled to replace the 90-car Sealth, which has been temporarily serving the route.
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Judge blocks parts of Washington’s new parental rights law
The South Whidbey School District is among the plaintiffs in a lawsuit over the law giving parents access…
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Snohomish County to start ‘kicking gas’ in push for all-electric homes
Last year, 118 Whidbey Island homes installed energy-efficient heat pumps. A new campaign aims to make the case…
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Pride flag vandalism raises concerns on Whidbey Island
Reports of theft involving LGBTQ+ pride-themed displays have increased around South Whidbey.
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Coupeville beekeeper wards off large swarm
Oak Harbor residents were at home on Thursday when buzzing thundered from outside.