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The Possession Beach Waterfront Park boat launch

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Port warns of steep drop-off at boat ramp

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

Photo provided by WSU Extension Island County

Life

4-H flourishes in Island County

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

Photo by David Welton

Business

Freeland taproom, smokehouse offers slow-roasted eats

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

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Langley City Council eyes ways to redirect lodging tax revenue

The city of Langley is considering different options for reallocating tourism funding.

(Photo provided) Nora Nickum is the author of the new book, “Twelve Daring Grays.”

Life

Bainbridge Island author pens tale about Sounders

Author Nora Nickum visited Whidbey a couple years ago to spot the majestic gray whales.

Jonathan Kline

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Good Cheer names Jonathan Kline as new executive director

Good Cheer’s new executive director is a familiar face in the South Whidbey community.

Andrea Downs

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School board member, CADA executive director running for auditor

Andrea Downs filed with the PDC this month to run for the elected office as a Democratic candidate.

Photo by Florian Graner

Life

Sound Waters University returns to Coupeville

Food webs in the marine ecosystem is the theme of this year’s conference.

(Photo by David Welton) Don Wodjenski, left, shows Nathan Welton how to turn a wooden bowl on his lathe. Wodjenski is open to teaching more people who are interested in learning.

Life

Langley woodworker makes super bowls

A former educator and lifelong woodworker is nearing completion of his 1,000th bowl.

Photo by Jason Rafael

Life

Farm sanctuary opens doors for free animal therapy

Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary is hosting an animal therapy open house from noon to 5 p.m. this Sunday.

Photo provided by Island County Sheriff's Office

News

3 injured in multi-car crash on South Whidbey

The driver responsible for the accident was cited the next day for failing to yield.

(Photo provided by South Whidbey Fire/EMS) The multi-level training structure is equipped with rooms for fighting different types of fires.

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South Whidbey Fire/EMS unveils new training structure

The structure will allow firefighters to safely navigate a burning room.

This data from the state Department of Children, Youth and Families shows a large increase in child fatalities and near fatalities, attributed to the rise in fentanyl.

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Child Fatality Review program to launch in Island County

It will identify risk factors leading to fatalities and recommend strategies to prevent children’s death.