Magnitude 3.8 earthquake shakes Oak Harbor, WA: Felt around Puget Sound

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake that struck near Oak Harbor Wednesday night was felt by hundreds of people, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Families left homeless after Whidbey Island, WA fireworks explosion

A massive fireworks explosion destroyed multiple homes on Whidbey Island on Tuesday afternoon, leaving families homeless and triggering a federal investigation.

Fireworks explosion destroys Whidbey Island homes
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A massive explosion fueled by hundreds of pounds of stored fireworks destroyed multiple homes on Whidbey Island, leaving five people injured and displacing local families.

Whidbey Island, WA fireworks blast destroys homes, injures 5

A massive explosion triggered by hundreds of pounds of stored fireworks destroyed multiple homes and injured five people on Whidbey Island on Wednesday afternoon.

Whidbey Island home explodes, 3 firefighters injured
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Three Whidbey Island firefighters were injured after a home exploded on Wednesday, damaging nearby homes and shaking the ground.

Whidbey Island, WA house explosion injures 3 firefighters

Three Whidbey Island firefighters were injured after a house exploded in the Greenbank area, damaging nearby homes.

19th dead grey whale found on Whidbey Island
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The Island County Sheriff's Office reported the 19th dead grey whale of the year washed ashore on Whidbey Island, prompting responses from NOAA and the Cascadia Research Collective to study the ongoing high mortality event.

'Fanbulance Unit 12' brings doses of Seahawks pride to North Sound

With nearly 400,000 miles on the odometer, a reimagined ambulance is making rounds all over Whidbey Island and the North Sound, serving as a Seahawks fan's first response unit.

Oak Harbor, WA cancels 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks show

Oak Harbor’s annual New Year’s Eve fireworks show has been canceled, according to a Dec. 29 post from the city’s Chamber of Commerce.

Crews race to restore power on Whidbey Island, WA, after windstorm

Thousand on Whidbey Island remain without power after a fierce windstorm earlier in the week. Winds on Thursday slowed progress, extending restoration times.

Power crews continue to restore power on Whidbey Island, WA
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Puget Sound Energy said Whidbey Island was hit the hardest with outages. Thousands of people are still without power.

Windstorm cuts power for more than 20,000 homes on WA's Whidbey Island

Communities across western Washington went dark after a powerful windstorm swept through overnight, but few places were hit as hard as Whidbey Island.

Windstorm knocks out for to 400k+ in WA
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A powerful windstorm hit western Washington overnight, knocking out power to as many as 400,000 homes, with many still waiting for electricity to be fully restored.

Fishermen rescue WA Navy jet pilots after crash in San Diego
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Two military pilots survived a crash in San Diego. Both pilots ejected from the plane, and were rescued by nearby fishermen.

Navy jet based in WA crashes into San Diego Bay
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A U.S. Navy fighter jet from Washington's Whidbey Island crashed into San Diego Bay on Wednesday, but both pilots survived with minor injuries.