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Herb Weissblum speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony at Bayview Cemetery on Monday.

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Memorial Day ceremony attracts record crowd, organizers say

Though their sacrifices occurred on foreign lands far away from home and their families, South Whidbey residents held…

Don “Juan” Wentworth

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A life of service: Freeland veteran reflects on 30 years in Army

The odds were already stacked against Don “Juan” Wentworth before he joined the U.S. Army in August 1946.…

South Whidbey sophomore Kolby Heggenes placed second as an individual at the 1A girls golf state championships May 24-25 at Liberty Lake Golf Course in Spokane. The Falcons placed second overall as a team

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Falcons, Heggenes finish second at girls golf state

South Whidbey sophomore girls golfer Kolby Heggenes had the best round of her life this week.

Jim McNally

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Schools roll out first round of teacher cuts

Making good on plans to trim staff, the South Whidbey School District announced it has reduced 6.5 teaching…

Erin Simms (left) and Shelly Ackerman (right) discuss questions and concerns about South Whidbey School District’s facility usage at a meeting Wednesday night.

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Future schools planning meeting draws inquiries by community

Some questions will have easy, factual answers. Others will take several months to answer.

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Five qualify for girls, boys golf state championships | FALCON GOLF

It was the kind of shot South Whidbey junior boys golfer Ian Saunsaucie hoped for all season. And…

South Whidbey senior Kendra Warwick hands off the baton to senior Allie Vanbenschoten during the Falcons’ three-way home meet March 31. Warwick

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Tribe of Falcons to compete at bi-district

At this point, South Whidbey track and field’s goal is simple: advance as many athletes through each round…

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Langley OKs $800,000 master art plan

A vision to make Langley a destination for art lovers took a step toward reality this week.

Jeff Baesler

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A fiber future: Faster connection speeds a gateway to economic success, experts say

Fast or slow Internet speeds can be a deal breaker for South Whidbey real estate agents.

South Whidbey senior Macey Bishop won the singles 1A District 1 tournament title Wednesday afternoon at South Whidbey High School.

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South Whidbey sweeps district tournament | FALCON GIRLS TENNIS

It was teammates facing teammates Wednesday afternoon during the girls tennis 1A District 1 tournament at South Whidbey…

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South Whidbey faces old foe at bi-districts | FALCON BOYS SOCCER

Despite having battled its way through two loser-out matches, South Whidbey boys soccer still faces in an uphill…

South Whidbey senior Josiah Colby eyes an incoming pitch during the Falcons’ 3-2 victory over University Prep May 7 in the 1A District 1 tournament. Colby suffered a near career-ending injury April 27 when a high pitch broke his nose and left optic bone. He recovered in a week and returned to make an impact in the Falcons’ postseason games.

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South Whidbey baseball’s season on the line Saturday | FALCON BASEBALL

It’s make or break time for South Whidbey baseball.

South Whidbey junior Riley Yale hits a midrange shot on hole one at Useless Bay Golf and Country Club during the Falcons’ match against Cedar Park Christian Tuesday afternoon. South Whidbey won the league title the day after

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Falcons win league, enters postseason strong | FALCON GIRLS GOLF

Fourth-year South Whidbey golfer Tarra Moore has wanted to knock King’s off its pedestal for years.