Life
The lens of Whidbey: From saving hearts to saving moments
Retired cardiologist David Welton documents Whidbey Island life in photos.
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Life
Whidbey Island clay artists mucking in mud more than ever
Instructor to class: “Clay is very humbling. But you can remake it. It’s just mud. We’re just having…
News
Finally! State goes out to bid for new hybrid-electric ferries
Deliveries will begin in 2028, if all goes well. The ferries will serve the Mukilteo-Clinton and Seattle-Bremerton routes.
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
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…
Business
The Wool Wagon to hit the streets of Whidbey Island
A self-described “professional yarn temptress” from Coupeville is setting up shop in a modified truck.
Life
‘Carve or Starve!’: Whidbey’s godfather of chainsaw art rebounds from fire
New bears and gnomes now stand in the soot of their predecessors. Steve Backus credits firefighters and community…
Life
In Langley, ‘Speed Checked by Radar’ — Cpl. ‘Radar’ O’Reilly that is
The random act of comedy on a traffic pole an is ongoing M*A*S*H-ed up mystery on Whidbey Island.
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…
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…
Life
Fish on! Whidbey bait shop delivers $7 bucket of herring to your boat
Possession Point Bait Co. owner Dan Cooper keeps afloat the Clinton fishing business his family started in the…
Life
Get off the couch, or bring it, for a night at Blue Fox Drive-In
Kids get in for $1 at the Whidbey Island outdoor theater, one of few still standing in the…
Life
For $7, take a walk on the spiritual side of Whidbey Island
The 72-acre nature preserve has sculptures and sacred spaces. “It is contemplative, peaceful and magical.”