Coupeville, WA hopes ‘Practical Magic’ sequel brings new life to town

It has been 28 springs since downtown Coupeville transformed into a full-on movie set. Nearly three decades later, the film “Practical Magic” continues to cast a spell on Whidbey Island’s oldest town.

Movie tourism boosts Coupeville economy
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Nearly three decades after "Practical Magic" temporarily turned Coupeville into a Massachusetts town, the Whidbey Island community continues to embrace film tourism as a highly anticipated sequel prepares to premiere.

Logjam delays Coupeville ferries
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The Coupeville ferry station experienced some delays on Friday due to a literal logjam.

Washington State CJTC files charges against former Island County Sheriff's Sergeant

The Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission released a statement of charges against former Island County Sheriff's Office Sergeant John Nieder. This is WSCJTC's second investigation into Nieder in the past decade which records show was launched in August 2022.

Farewell to Tokitae
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A community gathered to remember Tokitae, following her death last month.

Semi crashes into building, catches fire near Oak Harbor

A portion of State Route 20 on Whidbey Island was fully blocked after a semi-truck overturned, crashed into a building and caught on fire, troopers said.