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Judge orders competency hearing for alleged Greenbank shooter

A Greenbank man facing a charge of second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm will undergo a competency hearing…

Shipyard and state ferry officials sign a contract change order with Vigor Industrial and its US Fab shipbuilding division to begin construction of a new 144-car ferry at Washington State Ferries headquarters in Seattle on Tuesday. From left

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Nichols Brothers Boat Builders expected to be hired as subcontractor for new 144-car ferry

Nichols Brothers Boat Builders is expected to take part in the construction of Washington state's next 144-car ferry,…

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Candidates differ on road ahead for Freeland sewers

It may be the difference between a “Stop” and a “Yield” sign. Lou Malzone is challenging incumbent Nolen…

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Judge extends no-contact order for man accused of stabbing parents

Island County Superior Court Alan Hancock approved an extension for the no-contact order between a Freeland man and…

Peggy Sue Thomas and her attorney

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Thomas enters plea of not guilty in 2003 Freeland murder

The former hairdresser and beauty queen who has been charged as an accomplice in the 2003 murder of…

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New marina plan for Langley Marina would include $100K from local hotels

Hotel owners in Langley are continuing their push for a do-over on the design for the first phase…

Veterinarian David Parent holds a wild turkey that was shot through the breast with an arrow at his Freeland clinic. The bird was given treatment and is doing well

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Neighborhood’s ‘pet’ turkey escapes brush with death

Residents along Timberline neighborhood just north of Deer Lake were shocked to see that someone shot a wild…

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Wife of Whidbey murder victim claimed he was abusive

The wife of a Langley man who was killed just after Christmas 2003 had sought a domestic violence…

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Freeland sewer project gains traction as political issue

Freeland’s controversial $40 million sewer plan is becoming a campaign issue far beyond the shores of Holmes Harbor.…

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Arraignment postponed for alleged Greenbank shooter

A judge refused to accept a guilty plea from a Greenbank man charged with second-degree unlawful possession of…

Jim Sundberg

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Utility rates eclipse all at Langley voters’ forum

LANGLEY — Candidates hoping to get the nod from Langley voters tugged at the thorn that’s long troubled…

Sean Paul DeMerchant enters a courtroom in Island County Superior Court Monday to face arraignment on two charges of first-degree assault.

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Freeland man accused in knife attack on parents enters pleas of not guilty

COUPEVILLE — A Freeland man accused of stabbing his parents in their Bush Point Terrace home earlier this…

Family happy that ‘Snappy’ makes it home

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Family happy that ‘Snappy’ makes it home

She ran away from home, changed her name and was looking forward to a life in show business.…