Local News
Whidbey sailor hurt in shooting files $20 million complaint
He had gone to try to help a friend who was armed and suicidal during a standoff with…
Life
Whidbey organization fills a vital need for women and girls
The chapter of I Support the Girls collects and distributes bras, underwear and menstrual hygiene products.
Local News
Tight races in 10th District forecast competitive November
Three Republicans won in the primary including Bill Bruch defeating Rep. Dave Paul, D-Oak Harbor.
Local News
Common dolphin seen splashing around Whidbey’s Penn Cove
A couple of pods came up to Washington in the summer of 2016 and one pod decided to…
Local News
Yay! Edmonds, Mukilteo weekend ferry runs back to 2 boats
Starting Saturday, waits for the busy crossings will still be long at times — but only half as…
Local News
Oak Harbor man arrested in Montana dismemberment killing
The suspect, Leon Michael Ford, 66, owned 15 acres north of the victim’s property near Helena.
Life
Pandemic pushes 15th annual Whidbey music festival online
The series of baroque and classical chamber music concerts will celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday.
Local News
‘Lobster Girl’ is on a roll at this Whidbey Island food truck
The New England classic sandwiches are sold by the highway in Freeland. It’s next to a pot shop.
Life
Patterns of nature and mythology, by a Northwest master
See new works by Alfredo Arreguín, an originator of the Pattern and Decoration style, in Langley.
Local News
Oak Harbor Public Schools decide on plan for fall opening
Conditions which must be met for a combination of in-person education and distance learning.
Sports
Whidbey Island’s three high schools postpone sports
The leagues made the decision and the coaches approve.
Local News
Relieve the pandemic coin shortage: Bust open the piggy bank
The coronavirus lockdown means less metal is in circulation. Banks and merchants are desperate for change.
Northwest
Online event marks 50th anniversary of Whidbey orca’s capture
A campaign to return the orca to the Salish Sea began 25 years ago, spurred by the 1993…
Local News
Small hospitals weather the pandemic, but with heavy losses
Another economic shutdown could mean “difficult decisions” for EvergreenHealth Monroe and others.
Local News
Report of witness tampering in Island County child abuse case
An 11-year-old boy accused his stepfather of beating him and being a serial killer.
Local News
Bold mural turns Everett street into a funkadelic district
Check out the city-centric ship montage with an airplane wing, seagull, Funko crown, hockey stick.
Local News
Five challengers bid for vacant 10th District House seat
Four Democrats and one Republican are looking to take the seat Rep. Norma Smith held for 12 years.
Local News
Former Oak Harbor council candidate accused of making threat
Also, his realty company is being sued by a judge for allegedly failing to deposit rental proceeds.
Northwest
Navy veteran without family will receive funeral with honors
Roy Derrick will be laid to rest in Coupeville on July 21. He died in Everett on July…
Local News
Whidbey Island’s roadside red door is a portal to nowhere
The door on Cultus Bay Road has been a South Whidbey Island icon for 30 years. Here’s the…