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Wind, waves slam homeowners along Langley coast

Grace Ojala of Langley said it was the worst storm she’s ever seen in Saratoga Passage. “It was so bad the waves were splashing up to the top of our house and...

Whidbey General Hospital fine settles Stark Law violations

Now that it’s the New Year, administrators at Whidbey General Hospital are hoping to move past well-publicized violations of a complicated federal law which cost the...

Langley council lines up in support of gay marriage

City Councilman Hal Seligson wasn’t willing to let a little progress stop him now. Seligson had hoped to present his fellow council members with a resolution last week that...

Volunteer firefighter tradition strained by modern Whidbey Island living

So you want to be a firefighter, huh? Great, here’s a helmet and a slicker. Sorry we don’t have money for boots. The next time you hear the sirens go off, come on down...

Bomb scare shuts down Clinton-Mukilteo ferry | UPDATE

MUKILTEO — A former Langley resident was arrested after threatening to set off a bomb on the ferry M/V Cathlamet after it left Clinton on Thursday morning.

Barefoot Bandit’s insults considered in federal sentence

The Barefoot Bandit insulted the Island County sheriff, the prosecutor and members of the media in private while he publicly professed remorse and humility for his high-profile...

Draft EIS issued on Mukilteo Ferry Terminal project

Washington State Ferries officials will host a public meeting in Clinton next month to discuss upgrades and renovations to the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal.

Police: Bomb threat suspect said he wanted to sink ferry | UPDATE

The man arrested for making a bomb threat Thursday aboard the ferry M/V Cathlamet allegedly admitted to police he wanted to blow up the ferry on the Clinton-Mukilteo route.

Alleged bomb scare suspect booked into Snohomish County Jail | UPDATE

At approximately 9 a.m. a man on the MV Cathlamet from Clinton left a backpack on the car deck of the 144-car ferry. Passengers overheard him making statements that left them...

News From Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio - January 25, 2012

from:Whidbey Island FAS

Upcoming Workshops:One Day of Portrait Drawing & Three Days of Painting with David Riedel This class will focus on the basic tools of painting - color, value, edges, paint...

Bomb scare suspends Clinton-Mukilteo ferry service | UPDATE

The Washington State Patrol reported that everything is back to normal for the Clinton-Mukilteo ferry run after a bomb scare suspended service earlier today.

Windy Whidbey causes power outages on South, Central parts of island

High winds caused power outages throughout Central and South Whidbey Island Thursday morning.

Bomb scare suspends Clinton/Mukilteo ferry service

A man was arrested Thursday morning for making a bomb scare that suspended service on the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry route.

Civil Service Commission working to fill vacancy

Island County is looking for applicants to fill a vacancy on the Civil Service Commission.

Rep. Larsen focuses on jobs during tele-town hall

With three of her four children getting ready to retire over the next decade, Delores in Marysville wanted to chat about Social Security and Medicare. Walter in Mount Vernon...

Driver in Highway 525 crash now in satisfactory condition | UPDATE

The driver who was hurt in an early morning crash on Highway 525 south of Freeland is in satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical Center, a hospital spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Metal artist hopes to move studio to Langley’s old fire hall

LANGLEY — Some heavy metal may return to Langley’s old firehouse on Second Street, and this time, it won’t be a fire engine returning from a blaze. Tim Leonard,...

Highway reopens after logging truck crash, driver identified | UPDATE

The Washington State Patrol has reopened Highway 525 after an early morning logging truck accident that injured a 20-year-old Clinton man.

Haugen tilts Senate in favor of gay marriage

State Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen made national headlines this week for announcing that she will vote in favor of a bill to legalize gay marriages.The Democratic senator’s...

Snow wins struggle against Island County plow, mailboxes

A truck that was supposed to make roads safer during last week’s snow storm on Whidbey Island instead fell victim to the ice and snow.It fell on its side.Connie Bowers,...

Gerlach to take oath of office at next South Whidbey parks meeting

Last week’s canceled meeting of the South Whidbey Parks and Rec District board has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27.

South Whidbey bird count finds wigeons aplenty

Approximately 70 volunteers came out to help with Whidbey Audubon’s first-ever Christmas Bird Count on South Whidbey, Audubon officials said Monday.

Logging truck accident closes Highway 525

FREELAND - A driver hit the back end of a loaded logging truck and was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after an early morning crash on Highway 525 at Scott Road...

Haugen says she’ll support gay marriage | UPDATE

State Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen’s decision to support same-sex marriage is getting a grateful reaction in Langley.Haugen, a 10th District lawmaker, said she would vote for a...

Officials look at make-up days for South Whidbey School District snow days

Four days is a lot to make up in a 180-day school year.That’s the task at hand for South Whidbey School District after a week of snow days. With at least 10 inches of snow...

Rep. Larsen holds tele-town hall Wednesday

Congressman Rick Larsen will hold a telephone town hall Wednesday to talk about jobs and offer his thoughts on President Barack Obama's State of the Union address.

Fire district audit meeting rescheduled

A meeting between South Whidbey Fire/EMS and state auditors has been rescheduled for 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26.

Wind advisory in effect for Whidbey Island

A wind advisory is in effect for the Admiralty Inlet area, which includes Whidbey Island, until 3 a.m. Wednesday.

Fire district faced quiet weekend on South Whidbey, despite snow melt, high winds

While other areas around Puget Sound faced flooding, power outages and falling trees during the weekend, South Whidbey was mostly quiet.

First gray whale spotted off Whidbey Island

The early whale catches the worm.Maybe that's what brought No. 53, a gray whale that was first spotted last week and sighted again today, to the waters off the coast of...

Sen. Haugen says she'll vote for same-sex marriage law

State Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen announced today she will support a proposed law allowing same-sex marriage.

Island County seeks farming advisors

Island County is looking for applicants to serve on the Farm/Agriculture Advisory Committee.

Langley offers scholarship opportunity for graduating senior

The city of Langley will be selecting and nominating one graduating senior for a $1,000 scholarship from the Association of Washington Cities Center for Quality Communities.

Drivers find roadway icy on Highway 525 | TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Drivers on Highway 525 north of Freeland are facing a slippery commute Monday morning.

High wind warning issued for Whidbey Island

The National Weather Service office in Seattle has issued a "high wind warning" for the Admiralty Inlet area and Whidbey Island.

New water line project means end to black-bag hydrants

The end is near for a few of Langley’s trashy-looking fire hydrants.

RIDING THE STORM OUT | More snow tales from this week's big snowfall

Snow-caked roads led to more than a dozen tows by Simmons Garage over the past five days.

RIDING THE STORM OUT | More snow stories from this week's big snowfall

Assistant Island County Engineer Connie Bowers said county road crews were working 24 hours each day this week, sanding and plowing as needed. At least four plows or sanders were...

RIDING THE STORM OUT | Snow stories from this week's big snowfall

A massive snowstorm hammered South Whidbey and left behind more than a foot of snow. It also closed businesses, halted bus service, shuttered schools and left many people stuck at...

GOP luncheon rescheduled

In honor of the country’s bravest men and women, the South Whidbey Republican Women will kick off their new year’s theme “Dedicated to Victory” on Tuesday,...

Republican Party to hold precinct caucuses at SWHS

The 2012 Republican Party precinct caucuses for South Whidbey voters will be held March 3 at South Whidbey High School, Brett Wilhelm, chairman of the Island County Republican...

Principals refine plans to improve student achievement in South End schools

LANGLEY — Principals at South Whidbey schools have been busy collecting data and organizing teacher-driven sessions to improve test scores.

Libraries to reopen today

Sno-Isle Libraries will reopen at 11 a.m. Friday.

South Whidbey schools closed Friday

The words every kid likes to hear: we are having snow day.

Sno-Isle Libraries to stay closed Thursday due to weather

Officials with Sno-Isle Libraries have announced that all libraries in the system will remain closed Thursday due to unsafe weather conditions.

Mixed-use project near Langley Marina may include funicular

LANGLEY — What goes up, must come down. Just the opposite may be happening in Langley. A proposed funicular at the marina — an idea that plummeted in popularity with...

Seattle cruise ship to make visit for Mystery Weekend

Clipper Vacations announced this week the Victoria Clipper III will again visit Langley for Mystery Weekend.

Langley's legal work gets more interest

Five additional law firms have expressed interest in serving as legal advisors to the city of Langley.

Award renamed to honor Jan Holmes

The Island County Marine Resources Committee voted this month to rename the annual Coastal Volunteer Award to honor Jan Holmes, an inspiring volunteer and environmental champion...