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From Oak Harbor to Argentina, family’s journey to air on HGTV
An upcoming episode of House Hunters International will feature a Whidbey Island couple and their six kids.
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Man accused of raping mentally vulnerable Coupeville woman
He has a previous conviction for child molestation in Snohomish County.
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Four years after fatal DUI crash, driver sent to prison
On Valentine’s Day in 2015, Michelle Nichols lost control of her van and struck a car, killing a…
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This Langley museum isn’t just for whale nerds
The center has skulls, pelts, baleen, bones, barnacles, whale lice and a huge jaw bone. And jewelry.
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Whidbey group declares court victory over prolific logger
Environmentalists say companies have been clearing properties, then getting an after-the-fact permit.
Life
Orca expert’s love for whales goes way back
Howard Garrett, co-founder of the Orca Network, is slated to give a free talk Feb. 23 in Everett.
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Lawsuit filed over Whidbey Island water contamination
The apparent origin is firefighting foam. The plaintiff says her property has been devalued.
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‘Extremely lucky’ Whidbey man resumes life after traumatic fire
The Island County Fairgrounds caretaker: “I survived. There’s something else out there for me.”
Northwest
$3M awarded to children molested by ‘psychopath’ foster child
That’s on top of $4.8 million awarded to the Island County parents of the children, who were 12,…
Life
LeRoy Bell back to perform rockin’ soul on Whidbey Island
The Seattle singer-songwriter made it to the eighth spot on the first season of “The X Factor.”
Northwest
After killing ex-girlfriend, he called her mother to boast
The Whidbey man then shot himself. Their baby boy, who was in the car, was unharmed.
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Rep. Larsen supports bill that would unfreeze Growler process
The proposal would reopen key federal agencies under the partial federal government shutdown.
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Music, oratory and volunteerism planned to honor MLK legacy
“There’s no greater time than now to honor Dr. King’s vision,” educator and poet Michael Benitez says.
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He’s semi-famous for being flat-out wrong about Earth
A Whidbey Island resident is telling people around the world that our planet is not a sphere.
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Woman, 80, dies after being hit by Jeep on Whidbey Island
She was trying to cross Highway 525, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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Before texting: Party lines where everyone knew your business
A telecom museum on Whidbey Island will feature the history of telephones.
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Everett man dead, woman critical after Whidbey Airpark crash
LANGLEY — An Everett man was killed in a plane crash at Whidbey Airpark on Saturday, the Island…
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Father kills woman, self on Whidbey Island; baby unhurt
Island County deputies believe the parents had been arguing at a child custody exchange.
Life
Punk band to celebrate 24th anniversary with Whidbey show
Potbelly, featuring founding members Jason Rodger and Ken Ball, will perform Jan. 18 in Langley.
Business
Pooper Troopers swoop in, scoop up
New pet waste removal business cleans yards across Whidbey Island