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Gov. Inslee says businesses in Washington will not be allowed to serve customers who are not wearing a face covering as of Tuesday, July 7.
The body of a man in his mid-40s was found on the shore of the Nisqually River by a kayaker on July 4. Officials believe it to be a previous burglary suspect.
A 75-year-old bicyclist was hit by a motorcyclist on SR 17, near Moore Road East.
The city of Covington approved an ordinance in December 2019 banning the use of fireworks in city limits. It's set to take effect by the end of this year.
One person has died, and the other is in serious condition after being struck by a car on I-5 early Saturday. The suspect driver involved was arrested.
Despite a rise in COVID-19 cases in Pierce County, some residents say they're going forward with their Fourth of July party plans.
Several western Washington cities are hosting virtual events, where people can watch live firework shows online, or drive-in events for families and small groups.
Seattle's "Capitol Hill Organized Protest" zone was dismantled early Wednesday, but protests and arrests are ongoing in the neighborhood.
Find developments on Washington's coronavirus outbreak and the state's plan for recovery.
Several western Washington cities are hosting virtual events, where people can watch live firework shows online, or drive-in events for families and small groups.
Island County Updates for 07/03/20
Welcome to Whidbey Island! Our beautiful island is surrounded by the grandeur of emerald green forests and the expansive waters of Puget Sound. It’s the perfect place to take a tour around the island on a power or sail boat, or even paddle a kayak. You might just catch the wondrous sight of whales frolicking, or eagles soaring!
I’ve always loved to fly. I grew up in a family of pilots – my dad was a bush pilot in Alaska and his brother, my uncle Don, retired as a 747 pilot. They built kit planes growing up, and I inherited that same fascination with flying.
The Orchard Kitchen, which opened this past July, is the culmination of a vision that owners Vincent and Tyla Nattress created years ago when they were living in Napa Valley, California. They made a “Vision Board” that was a picture of how they wanted to live and how they wanted to make a living. The first need was to find a place in a beautiful setting with affordable land where they would have a farm to grow the crops for a unique farm-to-table experience.
By Carolyn Tamler Before Kim Tiller and her son, David, opened Whidbey Soap Company (now Whidbey Island Natural), both had been successful software developers.
The South Whidbey Commons on 2nd Street in Langley offers delicious Mukilteo Coffee, homemade soups, and a warm and cozy atmosphere for enjoying the community-supported bookstore. The “Commons” is also a non-profit organization, teaching young Islanders the skills needed to get their first job in specialty coffee, a global Industry with Pacific Northwest roots.
