Island County to pay $16M settlement to mother who lost 2 children in fiery crash
Island County will pay $16 million to a woman who lost her two daughters in a fiery crash on Camano Island in 2016.
One killed in Lakewood crash involving semi, motorcycles
An Oak Harbor man died Tuesday night after crashing into a semi while speeding on a motorcycle on I-5 in Lakewood.
Island County to settle crash lawsuit for $16 million
A woman whose two babies died in a fiery crash on Camano Island will get millions of dollars from the county.
Washington state, Canada teaming up to try to kill Asian giant hornets
Wildlife officials in Washington state have said British Columbia and U.S. federal and state agencies will work together to track, trap and eradicate Asian giant hornets in the Pacific Northwest. The agencies will set out bottle traps for 22 consecutive weeks, from July to November. Trapping methods will be slightly different from last year
'Stay off the mud:' Crews issue warning after child rescued from Whidbey Island mudflats
Fire and rescue crews saved a child who was stuck in a Whidbey Island mudflat last week as the tide rolled in and started to swallow the child.
2 charged with murder after 19-year-old's body found in Seattle snowbank
Two people have been charged with murder in connection to a body found buried in a snowbank in North Seattle.
Oak Harbor business keeps things cooking, despite island-wide power outage
Power outages on Whidbey Island affected tens of thousands of people on Friday, but one business found a way to work through the darkness.
High winds cause widespread power outages on Whidbey Island
About 30,000 customers were without power on Whidbey Island on Friday, according to Puget Sound Energy.
2 dead after small plane crashes on Whidbey Island
Two people died in a small plane crash on Whidbey Island Wednesday, authorities said.
Boating becoming more popular during pandemic for non boat owners
Boat rental company says business is skyrocketing during pandemic
Pandemic means limited access to life-saving cardiac rehab services
OAK HARBOR, Wash. -- As things get going again and offices start opening back up, there are a lot of people who have missed out on precious time, including folks who have needed potentially life-saving treatments.
21 counties approved for Phase 2 reopening
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. — Seven additional counties have been approved to move to Phase 2 of the governor's plan to reopen the economy, the state announced Saturday.Cowlitz, Grant, Island, Jefferson, Mason, Pacific and San Juan counties join 14 other counties in reopening retail, hair and nail salons, restaurants and more under the Safe Start plan.The 21 counties are: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Orielle, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Wahkiakum and Whitman.Clallam, Kitsap and Thurston are eligible to apply for Phase 2.Kittitas and Clark counties' applications are on hold while public health officials investigate outbreaks.To apply for a variance, counties must have an average of less than 10 new cases per 100,000 residents over a 14-day period.
10 more counties - including Thurston, Kitsap and Clallam - can apply for Phase 2 reopening
OLYMPIA -- Ten more counties in Washington state are now eligible to apply for Phase 2 of Gov.
Man shot, killed by police in Oak Harbor
An investigation is underway after deputies shot and killed a man in Oak Harbor Sunday evening.
Island County man charged with murder after DNA found on samurai sword
A 33-year-old man suspected of killing and decapitating his girlfriend in Washington state has been charged with murder after investigators say they found a samurai sword with DNA evidence.
Mystery of object spotted over Whidbey Island apparently solved
A mysterious object was spotted by a local photographer over the skies of Whibey Island early Sunday morning, leading to lots of speculation and questions, but no solid answers.
Man rescues fawn tangled underneath logging machine on Camano Island
A baby deer is back with its mom after becoming trapped underneath an 18,000-pound logging machine on Camano Island.
Body found near Camano Island bunker was decapitated; police looking for person of interest
A Washington State sheriff says the body of a woman found near a gun- and ammo-filled bunker last weekend had been decapitated, and a man wanted in the case is on the loose and possibly headed for southern or central California.
Body of female believed slain found near bunker with firearms and ammo on Camano Island
The body of a white female believed to have been murdered was found near a bunker dug into a hillside that contained a cache of supplies, firearms and ammunition, the Island County Sheriff's Office said Monday.
Harbor seal stuck in cedar log rescued
Remember the story of Winnie the Pooh getting his head stuck in the honey jar? That story was the inspiration for the name staff members at Camano Island State Park gave to a helpless harbor seal who got its head stuck in a cedar log.