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Curt Gordon

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Port of South Whidbey study reveals district demographics

The Port of South Whidbey commissioners began the process this week of reviewing and prioritizing long-term goals for…

South Whidbey School Board members Damian Greene

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South Whidbey School Board reviews gun, weapons rules

The South Whidbey School Board has approved a small policy change regarding dangerous weapons at school.

Owner Marie Lincoln labels items in her product line at the Chocolate Flower Farm located in Langley.

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Owner of Langley chocolate-themed store ‘pulls them in by their noses’

At the store, people are drawn in by the wafting scent of chocolate in the air. Online, word-of-mouth…

Trudy Martin prepares to fall from a plane at 13

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Frequent flyer from Langley makes fourth jump

It lasted less than one minute, but 87-year-old Trudy Martin felt the wind rush across her face and…

Marta Huget

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Customers say goodbye to Bayview favorite

A staple of South Whidbey, the Bayview Star Store, closed its doors Saturday.

South Whidbey School District students load onto the bus on Camano Avenue for the first day of school Sept. 3.

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School year begins: More than 1,500 report for first day in South Whidbey schools

A ringing bell will once again be a familiar sound for South Whidbey School District students.

Port Commissioners Chris Jerome

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Study helps South Whidbey port commissioners plan for future

South Whidbey Port Commissioners got an in-depth look at their district demographics this week.

Jodi Buschko

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CrossFit gym works out niche in Freeland

Freeland has a new group of fitness enthusiasts.

John Shinneman carves his name into a cabinet which is part of the piece he is showing at Woodpalooza.

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Whidbey woodworker puts clients first: Studio furniture artist shows work in annual event

When Freeland resident John Shinneman first meets with a client to discuss a piece, nothing exists except for…

A crane that spent more than one week at the bottom of South Whidbey Harbor is loaded onto a barge Thursday.

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Risen from the depths | Drowned crane successfully hoisted from seafloor

A crane at the bottom of South Whidbey Harbor was hoisted to the surface Thursday morning after spending…

Faye Castle and Phyllis Ray make frame in preparation for their art pieces in the Whidbey Island Open Studio Tour this weekend.

Life

Whidbey artists open doors for weekend tour

Those who wonder what guides the many artists of South Whidbey are in luck this weekend. The Whidbey…

A crane that spent more than one week at the bottom of South Whidbey Harbor is loaded onto a barge Thursday.

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Workers recover drowned crane from Langley Marina

A sunken crane was lifted from the bottom of South Whidbey Harbor Thursday. Carl Anderson, a hazardous materials…

Volunteers Ellie Maloney and Mary Pat Stone sort housewares at Senior Services Community Thrift Store.

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Community Thrift store opens Freeland lot to vendors

Thrift store shopping is as much about the hunt as it is about the find.