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Liz Smith, right, and her mother Ron Smith are co-owners of the new Island Boutique on South Whidbey.

Business

Fashion-forward store opens in Bayview

A mother and daughter duo are bringing a touch of luxury and style to South Whidbey.

News

Event to discuss climate impacts behind ballot measure

Voters can learn more about an initiative on the November ballot next week in Langley.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Legacy lives on in Soup Box Derby

If you see a large, ripe fruit on wheels racing in Langley, no, you’re not hallucinating.

News

ALERT program seeks more volunteers

A community-led emergency preparedness group in Langley is searching for more volunteers.

News

County remembers Langley road project

A South Whidbey road project that got swept under the rug is at last receiving some attention.

Photo by David Welton
Participants of the 2006 polar plunge leapt off Freeland Dock and into Holmes Harbor. The dock is scheduled to undergo some repairs.

News

Freeland dock slated for repairs

A popular South Whidbey dock will soon get a makeover.

News

Langley City Council votes to extinguish easement

Two property owners advocating for the city to give up its access to the land can now rest…

Grone

News

Grone leaves as finance director

The Village by the Sea’s head of the Finance Department is resigning – this time, for certain.

Glen Pearson of Clinton sands the epoxy coating he applied to a twisted and gnarled piece of maple. (Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record)

Life

Knock on wood: Woodpalooza celebrates 20 years

Woodworkers are branching out with their creations for Whidbey’s biggest wood-related event.

News

Langley City Council approves expansion of green burial

People are dying to get into Langley Woodmen Cemetery.

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Queen-Bee Pantry is a new nonprofit organization that aims to minimize food insecurity.

News

A nonprofit organization is providing food and holiday events for community members.

A new nonprofit organization is providing food, kids’ activities and holiday events for community members in need.

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Island County employees practice fire safety training.

News

Events to prepare Whidbey denizens for natural hazards

Organizers of a few upcoming South End events are hoping to help the public better prepared.

Photos by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
Shawn Van Giesen shares a tender moment with Heineken, a giant white Bantam chicken.

Life

Clinton man hopes to start backyard bird club

An avid avian fan is looking to share his knowledge with others by starting a bird club.