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U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter spends time with Mt. Rainier Post 1889 of the Scottish American Military Society at the Whidbey Island Scottish Highland Games.

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Secretary of Defense makes surprise appearance at Highland Games

Amidst a sea of tartan and the swell of bagpipes, thousands gathered Saturday for the 17th annual Whidbey…

Connie Lloyd and Kate Noble will be dressing up for a dressage presentation during Renaissance at the Farm on Saturday.

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Greenbank Farm welcomes island’s first Renaissance fair

Greenbank Farm will transcend time during the island’s first Renaissance Festival Saturday, July 25. Unlike traditional Renaissance fairs,…

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Island County fireworks ban a bust with recalling of Commissioner Hannold’s ‘core values’

A ban on fireworks in Island County seems unlikely now after one commissioner changed his mind on the…

Effie Brown

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Sweet songs for dying days

For those preparing to pass life’s final threshold, a group of Whidbey women offer a musical gift of…

Amelia Deal and Annie Wheat do crafts with Meadow Holtby at the PRIDE parade fundraiser June 5 at the Greenbank Farm.

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Langley Pride parade fundraiser starts on festive footing

When Kathryn Lynn Morgen peered into the upstairs landing of the main barn at Greenbank Farm Friday evening,…

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Development rules may dash Clinton builder’s dream

County codes may hinder a group of Clinton residents in their plan to establish an affordable, eco-friendly community.

Ragnar Thorseth

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Langley adventurer, professor to relay Atlantic crossing on Viking replica

When Jonathon Moses set to work repairing a dilapidated sailing boat in 1984, he had no inkling that…

Bill Humphreys leads the choir at Langley United Methodist Church during a recent rehearsal. It was one of his last

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Congregation bids Langley couple adios | CORRECTED

When Bill and Donna Humphreys stepped into the sanctuary of Langley United Methodist Church for the first time,…

Will Simms crosses the finish line in first place Monday at Pawz by the Sea 5K Run/Walk in Langley.

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Pawz, claws and feet turn out for Langley race

Nearly 150 two and four-legged racers of all ages assembled in Langley Monday morning for the annual Pawz…

Students work on a fiber arts project during class on Thursday morning. These and other works will be displayed at the Whidbey Festival of the Arts.

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South End students to showcase visual, performing artworks at festival

South Whidbey School District will host its fifth annual showcase of visual and performance artwork next week. The…

Talia Petosa and Angus Jones dance after being announced prom queen and king.

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Special needs student crowned South Whidbey prom queen

Like many high school seniors, Talia Petosa had long dreamed of attending her high school prom, a traditional…

South Whidbey Elementary School fifth graders Devin Degroat and Tyler Boyd give one last look at salmon fry raised by their class before releasing them into Maxwelton Creek Tuesday morning.

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South Whidbey students send off salmon

Fifth graders at South Whidbey Elementary released salmon fry into Maxwelton Creek earlier this week. The release was…

Larry Dobson

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Fundamental living: Clinton residents work to establish sustainable, affordable community

In his most recent endeavor, inventor and entertainer Larry Dobson, along with a group of like-minded community members,…