Whidbey Island

A man walks through the M/V Kitsap on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Mukilteo-Clinton ferry gets grant for renovations focused on walk-ons

The $4.8 million grant from the feds will be split between six aging Washington ferries, to improve the vessels’ interiors.

A man walks through the M/V Kitsap on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
A Freeland woman was killed in a trailer home. Her son is accused of her murder. (Photo by David Welton)

Whidbey Island man accused of murdering mother, held on $1M bail

Justin Wiener, 32, of Freeland, is accused of murdering Brenda Wiener, 53. The motive for the crime is unclear.

A Freeland woman was killed in a trailer home. Her son is accused of her murder. (Photo by David Welton)
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Island County man arrested in mother’s killing

On Friday, a Freeland man, 32, called authorities to report he’d assaulted his mother, according to police.

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Tevon Dubois and Chanel Jost pose in front of their house as it is loaded onto a truck at a Possession Point dock on Oct. 13. (Photo by David Welton)

Whidbey couple moves house from one island to another

Tevon Dubois and Chanel Jost had their 1,700-square-foot home transported from Bainbridge Island to Whidbey.

Tevon Dubois and Chanel Jost pose in front of their house as it is loaded onto a truck at a Possession Point dock on Oct. 13. (Photo by David Welton)
Shannon Kringen poses for a photo with her jeweled car at 2411 164th St SW in Lynnwood, Washington, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

A gem on wheels: This rhinestone car dazzles from Seattle to Bellingham

Artist Shannon Kringen, known as “Goddess Kring,” decorated her car to express her colorful style.

Shannon Kringen poses for a photo with her jeweled car at 2411 164th St SW in Lynnwood, Washington, on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Freeland Brewery & Taproom. (Luisa Loi / Whidbey News-Times)

Conflict brews between neighbors and tap room on Whidbey Island

A group of Freeland residents are concerned about live outdoor music events Penn Cove Brewing Company plans to host.

The Freeland Brewery & Taproom. (Luisa Loi / Whidbey News-Times)
A salvage crew arrived Oct. 3, 2023, to tow the Madahy away. (Photo by David Welton)

Ghost ship ends eerie journey on Whidbey Island beach

A salvage crew was on Clinton last week to retrieve the Madahy, a derelict and abandoned vessel.

A salvage crew arrived Oct. 3, 2023, to tow the Madahy away. (Photo by David Welton)
Members of the Island County Sheriffs Office take part in the search for a chartered floatplane Monday afternoon in Freeland, Washington on August 5, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Failure of single component caused seaplane crash near Whidbey Island, NTSB says

Evidence showed the failure happened before the crash, not as a result of it, investigators concluded.

Members of the Island County Sheriffs Office take part in the search for a chartered floatplane Monday afternoon in Freeland, Washington on August 5, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Grant Steller, an 18-year-old Coupeville High School graduate, is a freelance composer who writes digital orchestral music for films. (Photo provided)

Whidbey Island teen composes scores for films, games

A recent Coupeville High School graduate is forging a future in the music industry.

Grant Steller, an 18-year-old Coupeville High School graduate, is a freelance composer who writes digital orchestral music for films. (Photo provided)
Double Bluff Brewing Co. owners Marissa and Daniel Thomis have expanded to a new location in the old Useless Bay Coffee Co. building on Second Street in downtown Langley. (Photo by David Welton)

Whidbey Island’s Double Bluff Brewing taps into new home

After eight years on Anthes Avenue, downtown Langley’s only microbrewery is expanding.

Double Bluff Brewing Co. owners Marissa and Daniel Thomis have expanded to a new location in the old Useless Bay Coffee Co. building on Second Street in downtown Langley. (Photo by David Welton)
Ash was rescued along with Dexter, just before his euthanasia date. (Luisa Loi / Whidbey News-Times)

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.”

Ash was rescued along with Dexter, just before his euthanasia date. (Luisa Loi / Whidbey News-Times)
The Whidbey Island Cider Festival has been bringing together local businesses since it started in 2017. (Photo provided)

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 Rim Institute.

The Whidbey Island Cider Festival has been bringing together local businesses since it started in 2017. (Photo provided)
Made by Bruce Hutchison, the poster for “A Momentary Diversion on the Road to the Grave” is an homage to 1985 classic “The Goonies.” (Photo provided)

Indie film premiering on Whidbey Island

Filmed almost entirely on Whidbey Island, “A Momentary Diversion on the Road to the Grave” is set to premiere in Langley.

Made by Bruce Hutchison, the poster for “A Momentary Diversion on the Road to the Grave” is an homage to 1985 classic “The Goonies.” (Photo provided)
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Clinton man, 61, dies in motorcycle crash Friday

Washington State Patrol lists speed as the cause. No other people or vehicles were involved.

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A Coast Guard cutter searches for a crashed chartered floatplane near Mutiny Bay Monday afternoon in Freeland, Washington on September 5, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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.

A Coast Guard cutter searches for a crashed chartered floatplane near Mutiny Bay Monday afternoon in Freeland, Washington on September 5, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
A fatal accident the afternoon of Dec. 18 near Clinton ended with one of the cars involved bursting into flames. The driver of the fully engulfed car was outside of the vehicle by the time first responders arrived at the scene. (Whidbey News-Times/Submitted photo)

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 the crash that killed Sharon Gamble and Kenneth Weikle.

A fatal accident the afternoon of Dec. 18 near Clinton ended with one of the cars involved bursting into flames. The driver of the fully engulfed car was outside of the vehicle by the time first responders arrived at the scene. (Whidbey News-Times/Submitted photo)
A previous year's Djangofest NW ends in an all-instruments-on-deck jam session dedicated to its late festival founder, Nick Lehr. The first event in 2001 featured two bands over nights. It’s grown to a 5-day event attracting about 3,000 people and includes seven concerts, 20 workshops and spontaneous sparks of music around Langley’s outdoor venues. (Photo by Patricia Guthrie/South Whidbey Record)

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 Reinhardt during the five-day festival.

A previous year's Djangofest NW ends in an all-instruments-on-deck jam session dedicated to its late festival founder, Nick Lehr. The first event in 2001 featured two bands over nights. It’s grown to a 5-day event attracting about 3,000 people and includes seven concerts, 20 workshops and spontaneous sparks of music around Langley’s outdoor venues. (Photo by Patricia Guthrie/South Whidbey Record)
Homeowners Jim and Chris Hall stand beneath their new heat pump, at right, inside their Whidbey Island home on Thursday, Sep. 7, 2023, near Langley, Washington. The couple, who are from Alaska, have decreased their use of their wood burning stove to reduce their carbon footprint. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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 the first step.

Homeowners Jim and Chris Hall stand beneath their new heat pump, at right, inside their Whidbey Island home on Thursday, Sep. 7, 2023, near Langley, Washington. The couple, who are from Alaska, have decreased their use of their wood burning stove to reduce their carbon footprint. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
An EA-18G Growler taxis down the airstrip on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island during the squadron’s welcome home ceremony in August 2017. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Wood/U.S. Navy)

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.

An EA-18G Growler taxis down the airstrip on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island during the squadron’s welcome home ceremony in August 2017. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Wood/U.S. Navy)
Scott Giard, Coast Guard spokesperson, addresses the media regarding the search for a crashed chartered floatplane Monday afternoon in Freeland, Washington on August 5, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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 Island.

Scott Giard, Coast Guard spokesperson, addresses the media regarding the search for a crashed chartered floatplane Monday afternoon in Freeland, Washington on August 5, 2022.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)