Northwest
World-class cello, bass player Buell Neidlinger dies at 82
The Langley resident was widely considered to be one of the nation’s great musicians.
Life
Ice queen: Local women’s hockey team founder is fearless
Leslie Tidball’s fearless competitive spirit keeps her going strong in ice hockey at 64 years old.
Life
Disney’s “Aladdin” gets British Panto spin on Whidbey Island
The Never Too Late Players put on their second ‘Panto’ production in Langley.
Local News
Land Trust improves habitat on Whidbey Island
The organization has planted 1,700 shrubs and small trees around Crockett Lake.
Life
The joys of commuting aboard a Washington state ferry
Instead of traffic jams, you get stunning scenery, chummy conversation and wine after work.
Local News
38-year-old dies in head-on crash near Oak Harbor
His pickup crossed the center line. The driver of another vehicle was unhurt.
Northwest
Navy grounds Whidbey crew that made vulgar drawing in sky
Over Okanogan, an electronic warfare plane created contrails in the shape of male genitals.
Local News
Whidbey gas station robbed again — possibly by the same guy
He reportedly brandished a long-barreled revolver and demanded money and cigarettes.
Local News
Camano Island man pleads guilty to 2016 shooting death
Both the prosecution and defense are recommending an 18-year sentence for Ezekiel Scannell-McCrae.
Local News
Whidbey Island man allegedly shoots friend, then is killed by a deputy
The friend had been helping negotiate with the man, a veteran who was said to be despondent.
Local News
Police: Whidbey man brutally killed dog that killed chicken
COUPEVILLE — A man beat a dog with a pickax and shot it to death Sunday, because it…
Life
Painted fire hydrant is artist’s going-away gift to Oak Harbor
Artist Lizbeth Cort resigned from the Oak Harbor Arts Commission. She is moving to Santa Fe for a…
Local News
Grassroots effort to preserve 40 acres on Whidbey growing
By Kyle Jensen / South Whidbey Record
Local News
Mukilteo Eagle Scout uncovers picnic area, honors grandpa
Matthew Kinney recently completed a community service project to earn the rank of Eagle Scout project while also…
Life
Aging well on Whidbey: Island County residents live longer
WHIDBEY ISLAND — Joe Lumsden calls it the “Camelot Lite” effect.
Local News
Hearing set in Freeland on proposed hike in ferry fares
WHIDBEY ISLAND — Residents will get a chance next week to comment on a proposed fare hike for…
Local News
Man arrested after house on Whidbey Island burns down
WHIDBEY ISLAND — Police arrested a 48-year-old man after a house on Whidbey Island burned down and another…
Local News
Arson suspected in fire that destroyed house on South Whidbey
By Kyle Jensen / Whidbey News-Times
Local News
Teens selected for summer WAS program
Washington Aerospace Scholars is a competitive program for high school juniors from across the state whose academic performance…