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Skimming the shoreline
Thrill-seekers rejoice: Skimboarding may become your next adventure.
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Coupeville couple named Washington State Parks volunteers of the year
Two Coupeville residents have received statewide recognition for their efforts at Fort Casey Historical Park.
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County revises rule for outdoor activities
Anyone gathering outdoors in groups of more than 10 people must first submit a waiver request to the…
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Whidbey’s first legal distillery turns 10
The island’s first (legal) distillery, Whidbey Island Distillery in Langley, turns 10 on Sunday.
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Call him ‘Flipper’
A few lucky boaters in Penn Cove got quite the show when a common dolphin was spotted splashing…
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Pinched crabs make crabbers crabby
Crabbing season is in full swing, but some crabbers may think they are pulling too many empty pots…
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West Whidbey, Deception Pass closed to shellfish harvesting because of biotoxins
Eating shellfish harvested from a wide swath of Whidbey Island beaches can have some nasty health effects, state…
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Langley’s good neighbor, Herbert Bacon, turns 100
Whidbey Island is home to a number of centenarians, and Herbert E. Bacon joined those ranks in August.
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Woodpalooza showcases woodworkers
Woodworking may seem like a hobby for those in their golden years, but the Whidbey Island Woodworkers Guild’s…
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Mother-daughter duo bringing corners of the world to Whidbey
Fiona and Francesca Coenen-Winer sell pieces from near and far
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Two car chases in 2 days
Two high-speed chases occurred on South Whidbey within a day of each other last week.
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Two arrested after chase
A group of six motorcyclists led a Washington State Patrol officer on a high-speed chase down a rural…