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    Queen-Bee Pantry buzzing with excitement at new site
    By Kira Erickson • February 20, 2026 1:30 am

    A grand opening is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1 at the new storefront.

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    Photo by Allyson Meyer/Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
    Murder mystery tees off at WICA
    By Kira Erickson • February 20, 2026 1:30 am

    The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is bringing a classic murder mystery to audiences.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Counting the hours
    By Kira Erickson • February 20, 2026 1:30 am

    A Freeland business sells timepieces that track the sun’s movement, display the moon phases and more.

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    Photo provided by South Whidbey Fire/EMS
    Two fires on Whidbey on Friday the 13th
    By Kira Erickson • February 17, 2026 1:30 am

    The larger of the two fires displaced two people and took five hours to fight.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Creperie brings French breakfast to Japanese restaurant
    By Kira Erickson • February 17, 2026 1:30 am

    For her newest culinary concept, Joan Samson is going back to her brunch roots.

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    Photo by Roddy Blelloch
    Central Whidbey resident captures ferry photography
    By Kira Erickson • February 17, 2026 1:30 am

    Blelloch’s photos are currently on display through the end of February in the Bellevue Leica store.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Port to increase fees for harbor, campground
    By Kira Erickson • February 13, 2026 1:30 am

    Parking and mooring will cost more for campers and boaters visiting Langley this spring and summer.

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    Photo provided by Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary
    Barnyard romance thrives at farm sanctuary
    By Kira Erickson • February 13, 2026 1:30 am

    Romance comes in all shapes and sizes, at the Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary.

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    Photo provided by David Stern
    Antique coal furnace unearthed at fairgrounds
    By Kira Erickson • February 13, 2026 1:30 am

    A maintenance crew discovered a historic furnace hidden in the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

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    Photo by David Welton
American white pelicans take flight at Deer Lagoon in 2020.
    County considers management plan for Deer Lagoon Preserve
    By Kira Erickson • February 10, 2026 1:30 am

    The 379-acre wetland provides habitat for 218 species of birds.

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    Photo by David Welton
The Possession Beach Waterfront Park boat launch
    Port warns of steep drop-off at boat ramp
    By Kira Erickson • February 6, 2026 1:30 am

    Strong winter storms and king tides have contributed to the erosion of the concrete boat ramp.

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    Photo provided by WSU Extension Island County
    4-H flourishes in Island County
    By Kira Erickson • February 6, 2026 1:30 am

    Despite unprecedented challenges over the past few years, enrollment has increased.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Freeland taproom, smokehouse offers slow-roasted eats
    By Kira Erickson • February 6, 2026 1:30 am

    Much like a hunk of meat in the smoker, the idea for The Barnyard has been cooking for a while.

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