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Spend the solstice on South Whidbey

Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland is hosting a special worship service called “Blue Christmas.”

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Island Transit adds 38 acres to campus

Island Transit acquired more land to keep transitioning to a more sustainable future.

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Clinton comes alive with wooden sculptures

Whidbey Island’s southernmost community gained a few new residents recently.

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Langley City Council votes to relocate sewer easement

Implications of giving up access to part of a property for utility-related reasons were discussed.

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Campground closure continues at Whidbey Island Fairgrounds

Electrical issues have led to a prolonged closure of the campground at the Fairgrounds.

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From left, rePurpose volunteers Sheila Bélanger, Joan Green, Susan Prescott and Anne Hayden sort recyclable materials into bins.

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‘The Nutcracker’ goes zero waste at South Whidbey High School

The Nutcracker’s audience had a new place to throw what might not really be considered trash.

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The Bell family adopted three rescue lambs from Ballydidean Farm Sanctuary this past spring. From left,  Emily with Poppet, Zetta with Widget, Shaun and Tyson with Otis.

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Give a gift of Whidbey charity this season

A donation to a Whidbey nonprofit in honor of someone who has everything may be the perfect present.

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Langley Creative District contract extended

A project that seeks to bring some culture to Langley’s Cascade Avenue corridor was extended.

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Eye for glass: Whidbey artist creates ‘Gypsy Gems’

Much of what Mackensie Bennett creates is inspired by the natural world.

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Walk the Waldorf winter spiral

The public is welcome to walk the winter spiral at the Whidbey Island Waldorf School.

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Smaller boat indicative of ferry system’s struggles

A smaller boat running the Clinton-Mukilteo ferry route might become a more frequent sight.

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Event provides light during dark December day

On Dec. 8, a procession of lanterns will travel from Healing Circles to Soundview Center in Langley.

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Tree ordinance leaves little room for violation

Chopping down a tree in Langley without a permit now comes with a serious – and costly –…