Some Grinch stole Santa and a yard display from a home just days before Christmas.

Several county officials were sworn into office this week by Superior Court Judge Michael Rickert, including Jeanne Youngquist, Auditor; Katie Jungquist, Treasurer; Daniel Dempsey, Coroner; and Will Reichardt, Sheriff.

Christmas is a special time of year. But, this couple will remember Christmas Eve as the day they got engaged... at Deception Pass Bridge. Photographer Keith Morgan captured the scene shortly before sunset on Wednesday evening.

Here are a few tips for the open road may help you avoid a situation that could make your holidays a little less than joyful.

Anacortes Police arrested a motorcyclist for reckless driving and eluding police following a chase on highway 20 east out of town to Sharpes Corner, then back into town early Friday morning.

Thanks to a major donation, the school district has reduced by $1 million the amount it is asking voters to approve in an election in February for school construction and renovation.