Life
Whidbey Island woman rescues 300 German shepherds
“Can I save them all? No,” Renee Carr, of Oak Harbor said. “But I’m gonna try my hardest.”
Food & Drink
Cider Festival returns to Whidbey Island
The Whidbey Island Cider Festival is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Pacific…
Life
Indie film premiering on Whidbey Island
Filmed almost entirely on Whidbey Island, “A Momentary Diversion on the Road to the Grave” is set to…
Local News
Clinton man, 61, dies in motorcycle crash Friday
Washington State Patrol lists speed as the cause. No other people or vehicles were involved.
Local News
Wife of pilot killed in Whidbey Island floatplane crash files lawsuit
This is the lawsuit filed against companies associated with the aircraft’s operations and manufacturing.
Local News
Driver sentenced in 2021 crash that killed Everett couple
Danielle Cruz, formerly of Lynnwood, gets 17½ years in prison. She was impaired by drugs when she caused…
Food & Drink
At Langley’s annual DjangoFest Northwest, celebrate the granddaddy of Manouche jazz
Djoin a djam on a street corner or catch a performance in honor of Belgian jazz pioneer Django…
Local News
Whidbey Island is ‘kicking gas’ in push for all-electric homes
In eight months, the Kicking Gas campaign helped 118 Whidbey Island homes install energy-efficient heat pumps. That’s just…
Local News
Judge orders new Growler jet study on Whidbey Island
The Navy must redo an environmental study on the impact of expanded EA-18G Growler operations.
Local News
NTSB probe of Whidbey floatplane crash points to likely cause, fix
Documents released Friday reveal new details about the deadly floatplane crash that happened a year ago near Whidbey…
Business
Whidbey Island master mechanic building dream car from “Speed Racer”
Jim Simpson, 68, of Clinton, is using his knowledge of sports cars to assemble his own Mach Five.
Local News
Floatplane operator sued over Whidbey Island crash
Representatives for the nine passengers killed are suing Northwest Seaplanes and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada.
Local News
Lucky ‘Buoy’: Kitten rescued from waters at Clinton ferry dock
The kitty was saved from drowning by ferry workers and now has a new home on land.
Travel
Plays, parks and perfect sundaes: Whidbey serves up summer island getaways
By Patricia Guthrie / Special to The Herald
Local News
‘Forever chemicals’ in drinking water found at Whidbey ‘slice of heaven’
PFAS can cause cancer, low birth weights and increased cholesterol. As a result, residents near Coupeville are drinking…
Life
Something old, something new: Whidbey church’s second life
Paul and Emily Grubb transform the historic, beloved Little Brown Church in Maxwelton Valley into a wedding venue.
Local News
Celebrate the life of Jim Freeman, Whidbey Island’s ‘Conductor of Fun’
Saturday’s event will remember the man known for “comedic genius, community spirit, kindness and generosity.”
Life
A long-hidden cabin emerges from the mists of time on Whidbey
Demolition of a dilapidated farmhouse in Langley reveals an entombed log cabin that might be 150 years old.
Local News
For sale: Whidbey’s fabled ‘Pork Chop Express’ gets great smileage
Asking price is $500 for the 1991 Subaru Justy, a three-cylinder econobox with 65K miles and a transmission…
Life
Plays, parks and perfect sundaes: Whidbey serves up summer island getaways
It’s not tropical, but the island is full of family-friendly activities (and ice cream) for those long summer…