Business
‘Quite a leap of faith’: Family’s taproom opens in Clinton
The Hanson family has weathered the COVID storm and has at last opened their taproom in Clinton.
Life
Whidbey beeswax candle maker’s art casts warm glow for holidays
Priscilla Lowry has been turning the building blocks of beehives into extraordinary candles since 1999.
Life
His etchings and paintings explore the mysteries of nature
You can Rob Schouten’s aquatint etchings and oil paintings at his gallery and art garden in Langley.
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State ferry fares to rise this fall, and even more next fall
The 2.5% hike in each of the next two years will apply to everyone: drivers, bikers and walkers.
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Eviction lawyer booked into jail weeks after his disbarment
Brian Read, 45, of Freeland, pleaded guilty Monday to vehicular assault while under the influence.
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Circus coming to Whidbey, then Everett, on a 30-foot crane
Theatrics include the world’s largest wedgie, a flying piano, human ceiling fan and a hair hang act.
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Evictions lawyer used client trust funds to pay mortgage
The state bar found repeated misconduct by Brian Read, who practiced in Everett and represented landlords in rental…
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Whidbey fault quake potentially a bigger ‘Big One’
An earthquake along the southern Whidbey Island fault reshaped the land some 2,700 years ago. Another big one…
Life
Scantily clad is the dress code for these cold rush swimmers
Immersed for 30 minutes in frigid water would kill most of us. It energizes these swimmers.
Life
Jurassic yard: Freeland couple displays dinos
These creatures from long ago won’t chomp or chase you, and you’re welcome to visit.
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Study examines Everett-Whidbey passenger ferry service
So far, no government is seriously considering such a service, which would cost millions of dollars.
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Small fish, big barriers: A county confronts climate change
Island County has 196 miles of shoreline to protect as sea levels rise. And erosion is only one…
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At last, $187 million Mukilteo ferry terminal to open Dec. 29
First, boats will suspend service for 13 hours to allow for finishing touches and training.