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SnowRider Ski Bus returns to the slopes for 2015-16 winter

The expedient and dependable SnowRider Ski Bus is back in business.

Falcon sophomore guard Lewis Pope dribbles the ball into Orcas Island’s territory on Monday night at the South Whidbey Jamboree.

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Jamboree nets positive results as early test | FALCON BOYS HOOPS

Early season jamborees can serve a dual purpose. South Whidbey High School’s boys basketball team, which hosted Oak…

Senior Falcon Chase White transferred to South Whidbey after playing three seasons for Archbishop Murphy High School.

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Hometown transfer may prove key to season’s success | WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW

Transfer students can arrive from just about anywhere, but rarely do they come from your own backyard.

Hats with characters from children’s movies were presented for sale at last year’s fundraiser. Organizers hope to raise $1

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Holiday market aims to support elementary school art programs

Those looking for a head start on buying their children Christmas gifts will have a prime opportunity in…

Junior Kinsey Eager passes the ball during team drills at South Whidbey High School while preparing for the season opener at Coupeville on Dec. 2.

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Lighthearted attitudes to carry, foster team spirit | WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW

The uplifting and sometimes goofy personality of a now-graduated Falcon teammate stayed with the Falcon girls basketball team…

Jason Heggenes

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South Whidbey Community Park trails to reopen soon

When nature decides to unleash its fury on the earth, the impacts can be felt far and wide,…

South Whidbey High School junior Hunter Newman will look to improve upon his state berth from last season.

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Grapplers gear up for tournament grind | FALCON WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW

If there was one thing that kept South Whidbey High School junior Hunter Newman from winning a match…

SWHS senior Joshua Lancaster created a sensation of a documentary about a woman with autism.

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Praise heaped on SWHS student’s story of autistic woman

How do you tell the tale of a woman whose life history is broadcast across the internet through…

Emily Dunn-Wilder represents the Evergreen Shellfish Club at Earth Day 2014. Dunn Wilder was recently appointed to Evergreen State College’s Board of Trustees by Governor Jay Inslee.

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South Whidbey grad named to Evergreen’s Board of Trustees

It’s all about food for South Whidbey High School graduate Emily Dunn-Wilder.

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Storm shutters South Whidbey schools for two days, pushes back school year

Students returned to school Friday for the first time since Tuesday’s storm. Classes were cancelled Wednesday and Thursday…

Tuesday’s windstorms caused 40 trees to be knocked down across Community Park’s plethora of trails and will reroute this weekend’s Turkey Trot 5K.

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Turkey Trot set for Saturday despite stormy weather

Some stormy weather won’t keep runners from participating in the first ever Turkey Trot 5K this weekend.

A Freeland man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after being injured on his property Thursday afternoon.

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Tree accident sends Freeland man to Harborview

A Freeland man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center after being injured while working on his property Thursday…

Kindergartners and their families munch on food prepared by South Whidbey Elementary students at the first annual Thanksgiving Feast on Nov. 17.

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SWES students enjoy Thanksgiving feast of their own making

Not every Thanksgiving feast needs a turkey. The first-ever Thanksgiving Feast at South Whidbey Elementary School was prepared…