Local News
4 suspects held on suspicion of killing Oak Harbor teenager
Oak Harbor resident Brian Rayford “carried out a hit against a 17-year-old child” because his friend was upset…
Local News
Boy, 17, in intensive care after shooting near Oak Harbor
OAK HARBOR — A 17-year-old boy was shot Wednesday morning at a home north of Oak Harbor.
Local News
Part 1: The justice system fails Keaton Farris
COUPEVILLE — Keaton Farris was seven miles from home and he was dying.
Local News
Timeline: Keaton Farris’ last days
Keaton Farris, 25, spent more than two weeks in four jails before he died of dehydration and malnutrition.…
Life
A few more than 100 words with Langley short-story author Chris Spencer
Spencer, 66, is hosting the ninth “100 Word Short Story Smash,” a contest of stories exactly 100 words.…
Local News
Everett motorcyclist hurt in crash on Whidbey Island
OAK HARBOR — An Everett man was listed in satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after…
Local News
97-year-old Whidbey Island car-accident victim identified
OAK HARBOR — The Washington State Patrol has identified the 97-year-old woman killed Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash…
Local News
97-year-old woman killed in crash near Oak Harbor
OAK HARBOR — A 97-year-old Oak Harbor woman was killed in a Wednesday morning crash on Highway 20…
Local News
Environmental cleanup at Whidbey Island marina completed
WHIDBEY ISLAND — Washington ecology officials say the environmental cleanup at Cornet Bay Marina at the northern end…
Local News
Drought destroys Whidbey Island farmer’s pumpkin patch
SEATTLE — A fifth-generation farmer in Washington says the drought has taken a toll on his normally bountiful…
Business
It takes more than eggs to start a home cake-baking business
You’ve seen cakes, and you’ve eaten cakes, but you’ve probably never seen or eaten cakes like those made…
Life
Everything Django on Whidbey at DjangoFest starting Wednesday
LANGLEY — Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is rolling out the red carpet again for the 15th…
Local News
Drugs found at scene of fatal crash on Whidbey Island
COUPEVILLE — A head-on collision early Thursday afternoon on Highway 525 south of Coupeville, near Admiral’s Cove, left…
Local News
South Whidbey teachers vote to strike; talks continue
LANGLEY — Tuesday’s scheduled first day of classes in the South Whidbey School District is in doubt after…
Local News
Island County prosecutor recuses himself in jail-death case
COUPEVILLE — Island County Prosecuting Attorney Greg Banks has decided somebody else should decide whether criminal charges are…
Life
Plan your weekend: Scrub-a-Mutt, dahlias, music, skateboarding
Cut loose, “Footloose”: This weekend only, the Edmonds Driftwood Players’ summer teen ensemble will perform “Footloose,” the musical…
Local News
Naval Air Station Whidbey neighbors lose bid to stop noisy jets
SEATTLE — A federal judge has refused to order an injunction sought by neighbors of Naval Air Station…