Local News
Whidbey woodworkers turn local lumber into art
In the “Slab Room” at Madrona Supply Co., customers can find hunks of wood native to the south…
Local News
Shavers wins by narrow margin as Dems flip seat in 10th District
Democrat Clyde Shavers won by 211 votes against incumbent state Rep. Greg Gilday. It’s close enough for a…
Life
Do some good along with your Christmas shopping
Head across the Sound to Whidbey Island for gift-buying with a do-gooder spirit
Local News
Lawsuit: Ferry staff could have prevented crash that killed 2 from Everett
The complaint filed this week alleges numerous mistakes leading to the crash that killed Sharon Gamble and Kenneth…
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Shavers holds 189-vote lead on Gilday in race still too close to call
Shavers, a Democrat, is looking to unseat Gilday, a first-term GOP lawmaker. The outcome could be clear in…
Life
Sleight of hand: Popular classes are about more than magic
Whidbey Island magician JR Russell strives to perform the ultimate feat: Get kids off their screens
Food & Drink
Cider tasting room opens on Whidbey Island
The owners of Greenbank Cidery have opened a tasting room in Coupeville. Eight varieties of cider are on…
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Shavers apologizes ‘to any supporter who felt misled’
Statement issued after candidate’s father wrote three-page letter asserting his son never served as submarine officer.
Northwest
FAA mandates seaplane inspections after Whidbey crash
Federal regulators Wednesday ordered seaplanes like the one that crashed off Whidbey Island be inspected.
Local News
Candidate’s father alleges son lied, including about military service
Clyde Shavers claimed to be a nuclear submarine officer. His father says ‘not even for a day.’
Local News
Judge asked to cut number of Growler flights on Whidbey Island
The state Attorney General’s Office is asking a judge to require the Navy to cut number of flights.
Local News
NTSB finds possible cause of seaplane crash that killed 10
Investigators said it appeared a critical part that moved the plane’s horizontal tail stabilizer came apart.
Local News
Island County sheriff’s sergeant accused of drugging, raping women
Investigators believe Sgt. John Nieder mixed a date rape drug into drinks of two women before sexually assaulting…
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Driving school owner killed in Whidbey Island motorcycle crash
Edward C. Taylor of Burlington was killed in a motorcycle crash in Central Whidbey on Oct. 14.
Business
Beekeeper’s new shop is all the buzz on Whidbey Island
Casey Burr, owner of Hive Jive, opened a new shop for local vendors in downtown Oak Harbor.
Local News
Housing, abortion, more divide House candidates in state’s 10th District
In the swing district’s Position 2, Republican challenger Karen Lesetmoe took 45.6% in the primary against incumbent Dave…
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In Whidbey swing district, Democratic challenger aims to repeat primary win
Incumbent Greg Gilday and Clyde Shavers are in a tight, heated race for state House to serve Whidbey,…
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Whidbey women, age 60 and 74, to compete in Half Ironman championship
Brenda Lovie and Sandi Lusk started training for Ironman 70.3 races four years ago. They qualified for the…
Local News
Remains of 7 Puget Sound floatplane crash victims identified
The bodies were recovered in the aftermath of a floatplane crash that killed 10 people last month.
Life
Meet a Whidbey sculptor who makes interactive, eccentric art
Jerry Wennstrom publishes a book detailing his artistic body of work, which emphasizes feminine figures.