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    Newcomer considered for new Port of South Whidbey...
    By Kira Erickson • May 30, 2025 1:30 am

    The board voted unanimously to offer employment to Randy Mueller of Ridgefield, Washington.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Whidbey’s historical societies to merge back together
    By Kira Erickson • May 30, 2025 1:30 am

    The Island County Historical Society and the South Whidbey Historical Society will merge June 1.

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    (Photo by David Welton)
With the new legislation, ferry workers are better protected from bad behavior aboard the vessels.
    New bill addresses bad behavior on ferries
    By Kira Erickson • May 27, 2025 1:30 am

    The governor recently signed into law Senate Bill 5716, which carries harsher penalties.

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    (File photo by David Welton)
A 2024 Langley pride parade participant marches down the street.
    Whidbey celebrates Pride Month
    By Kira Erickson • May 27, 2025 1:30 am

    June is approaching, and there are a plethora of events and ways to celebrate.

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    South Whidbey Parks and Rec board discusses project bids, levy
    South Whidbey Parks and Rec board discusses project...
    By Kira Erickson • May 27, 2025 1:30 am

    Pickleball courts, a new recreational aquatic facility and more.

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    Photo by David Welton
A Coupeville buck lounges near Camp Casey.
    State enacts ban on feeding deer, elk
    By Kira Erickson • May 23, 2025 1:30 am

    It’s now against the law to give a treat to Bruiser the elk and the countless black-tailed deer that live…

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    Langley City Council ponders more code changes
    Langley City Council ponders more code changes
    By Kira Erickson • May 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Camping with a permit, allowing a brewery at fairgrounds and regulating generator noise are proposed

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    Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Ecology
Whidbey Marine & Auto Supply operated as a retail gasoline service station, auto and boat supply store and auto repair facility between 1971 and 2014.
    Department of Ecology hosting open house for Freeland...
    By Kira Erickson • May 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Comments are being accepted on draft of a feasibility study from now until 11:59 p.m. on June 20.

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    Photo by South Whidbey Fire/EMS
A Freeland man sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a rollover crash Monday morning.
    Driver airlifted following rollover crash on South Whidbey
    By Kira Erickson • May 20, 2025 1:30 am

    The man was being evaluated for non-life-threatening injuries at Harborview Medical Center Monday.

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    Photo by Linda Griesbach
This robin with leucism was spotted March 30 east of the Lone Lake boat launch.
    Robin with rare coloration seen on island
    By Kira Erickson • May 20, 2025 1:30 am

    Linda Griesbach first sighted the pale bird on March 30.

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    Mother Mentors to lose 26% of annual budget
    By Kira Erickson • May 16, 2025 1:30 am

    The nonprofit provides in-home mentorship for parents, pantries of free items and Playscape.

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    Photo by David Welton
Scott and Katie Whitlock show off a rainbow array of wool, dyed with Kool-Aid.
    Whidbey’s dyed-in-the-wool sheep farmer
    By Kira Erickson • May 16, 2025 1:30 am

    A mix of Romney and Romeldale sheep of all shades roam the farm’s acreage.

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    Photo by David Welton
Cynthia and David Daiku Trowbridge, founders of the Tinyblue Foundation, stand before the tapestry that gave Enso House its name.
    Enso House ready for next reincarnation
    By Kira Erickson • May 16, 2025 1:30 am

    A nonprofit that provided hospice care for over a hundred guests is facing the end of its own life.

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