Local News
Naval officer accused of fabricating assault by girlfriend
In an earlier incident, he reportedly asked police officers to “break up with her for him.”
Local News
Who let the pigs out? Peoples Bank, stashed with $30
Find a plastic bank and share the wealth. Pigs in Paradise starts Aug. 1 at seven local branches.
Local News
WhidbeyHealth is facing three separate malpractice lawsuits
The suits claim a man was blinded in one eye, a woman suffered brain injuries and another died.
Local News
Life Flight opening helicopter base on Whidbey
The nonprofit air ambulance will reduce response times and help with transfers to specialty clinics.
Local News
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.”
Local News
Oak Harbor mayor asks AG to dismiss Growler lawsuit
He said the majority of people on Whidbey “do not consider Navy noise to be a bad noise.”
Local News
After 36 years, luck changes at Neil’s Clover Patch Cafe
The beloved South Whidbey restaurant has closed after nearly 40 years of “redefining casual dining.”
Local News
After 40 years, Skagit college likely done on South Whidbey
Years of funding cuts and dwindling enrollment prompted the idea. The decision hasn’t been finalized.
Life
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.
Local News
Washington sues Navy over noisy Growlers on Whidbey Island
AG Bob Ferguson says the jets’ impacts on human health and the environment was not properly analyzed.
Business
Don’t miss the boat: Nichols Bros. looking for workers
The Whidbey Island company has opportunities. “We’re building the next generation of boat builders.”
Life
When these pilots take off, a $100 burger is the destination
Their aerial joyrides involve flying somewhere, anywhere, for brunch with their fellow aviators.
Life
New owners keep the flavor and feel of popular Whidbey diner
Deb and Jeff Kennelly don’t want to make (too many) changes because Freeland Cafe is great the way…
Local News
One-way ferry fares for vehicles could increase by about $1
It’ll help pay for a new hybrid-electric ferry and converting 2 vessels to run on electricity and fuel.
Local News
Wanted: Perfect home for tiny dollhouse masterpiece
The 3-story mansion has detailed, lifelike rooms crafted by a Whidbey artist.
Northwest
WhidbeyHealth CEO apologizes for Clinton clinic chaos
Some longtime patients indicated they would seek health care in Everett or elsewhere.
Life
Whidbey chefs share some of their favorite summer recipes
Savor summer with rosemary berry lemonade, a ginger mojito, spicy mac ’n’ cheese or lemon scones.
Life
This new temple marries Northwest style with Tibetan Buddhism
The sanctuary on Whidbey Island expands a lama’s mission to introduce Buddhist teachings to the West.
Local News
Island-hopping teenage bear unsuccessful in search for love
After swimming to 11 islands, he was trapped and released in the wilds of northern Snohomish County.
Northwest
Traditional Buddhist temple rises in South Whidbey woods
A multi-day consecration of the temple drew people fromGermany, Brazil, Denmark, Canada and Asia.