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South Whidbey High School freshman Kody Newman waits for his teammate’s serve during the Falcons’ first practice of the season on Monday morning. Newman’s older siblings have made their mark on the program by winning state titles in singles. Now

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CORRECTED | South Whidbey’s Kody Newman follows in siblings’ footsteps

Though he’s only a freshman, Kody Newman knows the first day of practice drill better than most.

A bunny perks its head up next to a fenced off hole at Langley Middle School’s football field on Tuesday.

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Bunnies now a safety issue, South Whidbey schools say

Over two dozen small circular fences with a sliver of yellow caution tape attached are scattered across the…

The proposed South Whidbey Fire/EMS Bayview station will include room for district headquarters.

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Fire officials add second access to proposed Bayview fire station, headquarters

Progress on the proposed $5.4 million Bayview facility is still on going, and a small change was made…

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Progress remains idle for Parks and Rec’s proposed campground

While Parks and Recreation waits on campground seller, plans of a new concert venue continue

Langley police officer Lucas Adkins’ patrol car was seriously damaged in a three-car collision on Aug. 14.

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Langley cop involved in three-car crash by suspected drunk driver

A Langley police officer suffered minor injuries in a collision with a suspected drunk driver last week.

Tim Collins helped lead the Falcons to their first state berth in over a decade this past spring. Collins died Thursday evening of natural causes.

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South Whidbey mourns coach’s death

Coach Tim Collins, an even-keeled, goofy, but demanding coach who impacted the lives of many during his 19…

Collins at bat for Absolute Blast 2001

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South Whidbey High School softball star Mackenzee Collins proves her worth on national stage

It all starts with Mackenzee Collins. From her vantage in the fastpitch pitcher’s circle, Collins controls when the…

The scene of the accident involving Langley resident and motorcyclist Jason Shoudy and Clinton resident Dave Braathen.

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Langley man taken to hospital after motorcycle crash

Jason Shoudy was northbound on Highway 525 from the ferry on his motorcycle when he ran into the…

Will Piepenbrink

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Clinton men save neighbors’ home

A Clinton father and son put out a brushfire, preventing it from damaging a neighbor's home Tuesday afternoon.

Trevor Wilmeth of Clinton

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Songs, robots, crafts fill Whidbey Island Fair’s final days

The 91st Whidbey Island Fair hit its full stride beginning with the annual parade Saturday.

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SLIDESHOW | 2015 Whidbey Island Fair/Parade

Scenes from the 2015 Whidbey Island Fair/Parade on Saturday, Aug. 8.

South Whidbey football head coach Michael Coe speaks with players after a morning workout in July. Coe is the third coach to run the program in the last three years. Football practices begin on Aug. 19.

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First-year coach Michael Coe brings fresh energy to the Falcon football program

Charlie Patterson was a bit dubious of what to expect when first-year head coach Michael Coe took the…

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Bags brighten poopy task at Island County beach

The dark task of picking up dog poop on Whidbey beaches is a bit brighter this month, thanks…