'It was beyond torched': WA nonprofit loses $250k of farming equipment in fire
Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of hydroponic farming equipment was destroyed on Whidbey Island Friday, set on fire within hours of its delivery.
Travel weekend underway with some WA ferry delays, tidal cancellations scheduled Saturday
While it did clear up as the evening wore on, hundreds of travelers experienced hours-long delays for several local ferry routes as Memorial Day weekend began.
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.
NTSB: Single piece of equipment caused deadly float plane crash near Whidbey Island
Federal investigators say a failure of a single piece of equipment caused last Labor Day’s deadly float plane crash near Whidbey Island.
Wife of pilot killed in floatplane crash files lawsuit
The wife of a pilot killed in a floatplane crash off Whidbey Island last year is now suing two companies linked to the aircraft.
NTSB releases 500 page report that includes video of Whidbey Island floatplane crash that killed 10
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Friday released more than 500 pages of documents, including video, of a floatplane crash that killed 10 people last year near Whidbey Island, Washington.
3 lawsuits filed in Washington following 2022 seaplane crash that killed 10
Representatives for all but one of the nine passengers killed in a seaplane crash near Washington state’s Whidbey Island are suing the aircraft’s charter operator and its manufacturer.
Tokitae remembered in vigil on Whidbey Island
As waves crashed ashore along Whidbey Island, a sense of anxiety filled the air as roughly 100 people gathered for a vigil.
Crews rescue backcountry skier who broke his leg near Ruby Mountain
A backcountry skier who broke his leg near Ruby Mountain was rescued on Saturday.
NTSB: Pilots flying same plane model that crashed near Whidbey Island urged to check equipment
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an urgent safety recommendation on Thursday, asking everyone who operates the same type of floatplane that crashed near Whidbey Island, killing 10, to check their equipment immediately.
New report indicates what may have caused floatplane crash that killed 10 people near Whidbey Island
A federal crash team is zeroing in on a mechanical problem that may have caused a floatplane crash that killed 10 people last month near Whidbey Island, Washington.
FAA issues warning about type of seaplane that crashed near Whidbey Island
Federal authorities have issued a warning about a part of the tail in the type of seaplane that crashed near Whidbey Island last month, killing 10 people.
Remains of 7 of 10 killed in Whidbey Island floatplane crash now identified
The remains of seven of the 10 people who died in a floatplane crash in Washington state’s Puget Sound have now been identified, officials said Friday.
5 additional bodies recovered from Whidbey Island floatplane crash
Authorities say they’ve recovered 80% of a floatplane that crashed on Sept. 4 near Whidbey Island that killed all ten people on board. As of Sept. 30, a total of six victims were recovered.
Whidbey Island floatplane crash: Crews begin recovery efforts
Crews with the National Transportation Safety Board and the U.S. Navy will begin to recover the wreckage of a floatplane that crashed off Whidbey Island earlier this month.
NTSB to recover Whidbey Island floatplane wreckage later this month in a '24/7 operation'
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the U.S. Navy will be combining efforts to recover the wreckage of the floatplane that crashed into Mutiny Bay off Whidbey Island earlier this month.
NTSB locates wreckage of floatplane that crashed off Whidbey Island
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced that it has located the wreckage of the floatplane that crashed off Whidbey Island last week. All 10 people on board were killed.
Waters near Whidbey Island will be dyed red for wastewater study
Waters near Whidbey Island will be red on Monday as officials will be adding dye to the water for a study that will evaluate safety of Oak Harbor shellfish.
Aviation experts say NTSB has challenging work ahead following deadly plane crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is on the ground with crews on Whidbey Island, and in Mukilteo, as they begin to investigate the deadly floatplane crash that claimed 10 lives near Mutiny Bay.
Whidbey Island plane crash: Coast Guard releases names of passengers, crew
The U.S. Coast Guard released the names of all 10 victims in Sunday's seaplane crash off Whidbey Island.