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Cary Peterson, left, and Shanti Loustaunou with the memorial stone in 2022, which has sunk nearly a foot since its installation.

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Sinking cemetery stone seen as grave concern

A memorial basalt column installed in the Langley Woodmen Cemetery over 15 years ago is sinking.

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Goosefoot buys land for affordable housing

A proposed affordable housing project in Langley is one step closer to becoming a reality.

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Gray whale names announced

Nine gray whales that frequent Puget Sound officially have new names.

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One-woman show celebrates Earth Day

A vocal artist who is new to Whidbey Island is preparing a performance honoring Mother Earth.

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Lab with gift of gab

Yellow Labrador Poppy Seed Muffin uses a set of paw-sized buttons to speak to her owner.

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Langley cancels council meeting

A meeting has been postponed, due to a lack of proper public notice.

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Third grade students at South Whidbey Elementary School peered at the cups of murky water containing salmon fry. As part of an annual tradition, the kids released the fish at the Maxwelton Outdoor Classroom on March 31.

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Small fry make big difference

Third grade classes from South Whidbey gathered at Maxwelton Creek for an exciting tradition.

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Workshop focuses on poison plant of ancient lore

A deadly weed is well represented on Whidbey Island.

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Lolita, pictured here in 2020, has been performing at the Miami Seaquarium for decades.

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At long last, Lolita may be freed

The Southern Resident orca that has lived in captivity since 1970 may finally come home.

Photo by David Welton

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A House of One’s Own

Gabbi Korrow has accomplished what may seem like a pipe dream to most young people these days.

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South Whidbey parks and rec warns of aggressive owl

South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District released a warning on Monday about the owl.

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Fluke the gray whale takes a moment to feed.

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Puget Sound gray whales are getting names

Cetacean enthusiasts have the opportunity to give names to members of the population of gray whales.

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Former South Whidbey Port director returns

Stan Reeves has resigned from his role, and a familiar face may be taking his place.