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.
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
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.
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.
Police search for armed, dangerous suspect in Oak Harbor, WA
Oak Harbor police are searching for a 39-year-old man accused of assaulting his wife and fleeing from officers. Authorities warn the suspect may be armed and urge the public not to approach him and to call 911 with any information.
Oak Harbor police are searching for a 39-year-old man accused of assaulting his wife and fleeing from officers. Authorities warn the suspect may be armed and urge the public not to approach him and to call 911 with any information.
Island County, WA, man faces animal cruelty charges after deaths of two cats
A suspect was taken into custody Thursday after a month-long animal cruelty investigation in Island County, Washington.
A suspect was taken into custody Thursday after a month-long animal cruelty investigation in Island County, Washington.
'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.
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.
Man shot, killed by police in Everett, WA after multi-county crime spree
A man was shot and killed by law enforcement in Everett after a multi-county crime spree, including a kidnapping, carjacking, and brief shootout with police.
A man was shot and killed by law enforcement in Everett after a multi-county crime spree, including a kidnapping, carjacking, and brief shootout with police.
Oak Harbor neighbors outraged over sudden NYE fireworks show cancellation
Neighbors in Oak Harbor complained online that no one got a heads up that the city's annual New Year's Eve fireworks show was cancelled until just yesterday.
Neighbors in Oak Harbor complained online that no one got a heads up that the city's annual New Year's Eve fireworks show was cancelled until just yesterday.
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.
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.
Thousand on Whidbey Island remain without power after a fierce windstorm earlier in the week. Winds on Thursday slowed progress, extending restoration times.
Thousands in WA still without power
Thousands of people are waiting for their lights to turn on after Wednesday's forceful windstorm, with the strongest winds hitting Island County.
Thousands of people are waiting for their lights to turn on after Wednesday's forceful windstorm, with the strongest winds hitting Island County.
Officials offer resources during widespread power outage on WA's Camano Island
Thousands of people in western Washington continued waiting for their power to be restored Friday, after a forceful windstorm tore down trees and ripped power lines on Wednesday.
Thousands of people in western Washington continued waiting for their power to be restored Friday, after a forceful windstorm tore down trees and ripped power lines on Wednesday.
Power crews continue to restore power on Whidbey Island, WA
Puget Sound Energy said Whidbey Island was hit the hardest with outages. Thousands of people are still without power.
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.
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
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.
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.
Police warn of ‘AI Homeless Man Prank’ at WA high school
Oak Harbor Police issued a press release addressing a concerning social media post that recently circulated among parents and community members.
Oak Harbor Police issued a press release addressing a concerning social media post that recently circulated among parents and community members.
2.9 magnitude earthquake reported on Whidbey Island, WA
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck on Whidbey Island Monday night.
A 2.9-magnitude earthquake struck on Whidbey Island Monday night.
Canadian runner killed during Ragnar relay race on Whidbey Island, WA
A Canadian runner in the Ragnar Road Northwest Passage relay was fatally struck by a driver on Whidbey Island early Saturday.
A Canadian runner in the Ragnar Road Northwest Passage relay was fatally struck by a driver on Whidbey Island early Saturday.
Pounds of explosives, cargo container of fireworks found at Oak Harbor, WA home
Investigators recovered pounds of explosive devices and a cargo container full of fireworks after an Oak Harbor home explosion.
Investigators recovered pounds of explosive devices and a cargo container full of fireworks after an Oak Harbor home explosion.
2 injured, 1 missing after home explosion in Oak Harbor, WA
Two people were injured and one is unaccounted for after a home explosion and fire in Oak Harbor on Tuesday.
Two people were injured and one is unaccounted for after a home explosion and fire in Oak Harbor on Tuesday.
Illegal fireworks cause of deadly home explosion in Oak Harbor, WA
Fire crews determined the cause of the explosion was illegal fireworks manufacturing.
Fire crews determined the cause of the explosion was illegal fireworks manufacturing.