Restrictions, repairs to test Washington State Ferries system Memorial Day weekend

Washington's state ferry system usually is hammered during holiday weekends, but the coming Memorial Day could see delays longer than most might remember.  

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
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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

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.

2 dead after small plane crashes on Whidbey Island

Two people died in a small plane crash on Whidbey Island Wednesday, authorities said. 

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.

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.

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.