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South Whidbey High School’s new athletic director Paul Lagerstedt brings 17 years of experience at the position to the Falcons.

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New South Whidbey athletic director brings wealth of experience

As Paul Lagerstedt watched Thomas Jefferson High School’s graduating class of 2014 walk the aisles to receive their…

Congressman Rick Larsen swung by Whidbey Island Nourishes Thursday. He helped make sandwiches.

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Congressman Rick Larsen joins volunteers to help food insecure kids

Providing a secure source of supplemental nutrition to children in need is Whidbey Island Nourishes’ mission. Congressman Rick…

South Whidbey High School teachers Mark Eager and Tim Durbin march along the streets of Langley in protest of the district's recent collective bargaining agreement offer.

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Teacher strike continues amidst ongoing negotiations

The teacher association’s bargaining team and the South Whidbey School District did not reach an agreement Thursday afternoon…

South Whidbey school teachers picket on Maxwelton Road Thursday morning. They agreed to strike at a meeting last night following the latest collective bargaining agreement offered by the school district.

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South Whidbey teachers strike

School teachers are on strike today and are picketing in front of South Whidbey High School. The move…

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Storm season arrives early on Whidbey Island

An unexpected windstorm whistled through Western Washington Saturday, knocking out power to 13,000 homes across the region, including…

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Falcons hoping for a return to state meet

Few if any of South Whidbey’s sports teams know how to celebrate the start of a season like…

Falcons senior varsity player Loel Nichols serves a ball during practice.

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Falcons join private school-laden conference

South Whidbey is the odd man out in the Emerald City League.

Senior quarterback Charlie Patterson calls a play from the huddle during practice.

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Hunter returns from injury to lead Falcons

Two years ago, Kohl Hunter was told he’d never play football again. On Friday night, the senior captain…

Junior middle hitter Megan Drake waits looks for an incoming serve during Monday’s practice. Drake gained high praise from Jones for her natural athleticism.

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South Whidbey hope to close gap in tough league

Whether it proves to be positive or detrimental, South Whidbey girl’s volleyball’s biggest concerns heading into the season…

Brian McCleary will take the reins of South Whidbey's girls soccer program.

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South Whidbey girls soccer get fresh start from new coach

Sometimes, a fresh start can be the best thing for a program.

Rabbits have wreaked havoc by digging holes on the middle school athletic fields.

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Runaway Langley bunny population could cost taxpayers $55,000

Solving the issue of bunny overpopulation in Langley is a long way off, but school officials say they…

Gold Bar fire Lt. Scott Coulson investigates brush fires in the hills outside of Omak

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Langley High grad survives wildfire by jumping in lake

The largest wildfire in Washington’s history nearly claimed the life of a former South Whidbey man last week.

South Whidbey’s Bella Northup

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Falcon trio to swim in co-op with Kamiak

Desire and dedication. That’s what Kamiak High School head swim coach Chris Erickson said it will take for…