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    By Allyson Ballard • September 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Twenty-five pups are already registered for the race.

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    A bid for revenge ended in heartbreak on ice for the Navy last weekend.

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    Ongoing discussions about pickleball courts continued at a Parks and Recreation meeting on Sept. 8.

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    First responders from Whidbey helped a boat experiencing problems in rough water over the weekend.

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    The irresistibly cute lesser anteaters, named Cheech and Chong, created a buzz online.

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    In response to the act of anger, community members came together to help fix the storefront.

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    Artisan Stitchworks’ Owner Gracin Bryan said the growth of his business still feels unreal.

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    Climate change classes coming to Coupeville
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    By Allyson Ballard • September 5, 2025 1:30 am

    Washington State University wants to inform residents on how to tackle climate change locally.

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    A South Whidbey farm invites locals to taste all that Whidbey has to offer — all for a good cause.

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