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The Harbor Inn in Freeland is set to re-open this spring as short-term housing for those in danger of becoming homeless.

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Meeting about Freeland housing project set for Feb. 27

An upcoming community meeting in Freeland will address the future of the Harbor Inn.

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Scott Price, owner of Price Sculpture Forest, with the augmented reality version of the sculpture “Inciting Hope,” by artist Bill Baran-Mickle. The real-world sculpture is currently on display in Poulsbo, Washington.

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Augmented reality exhibit to open at Price Sculpture Forest

Cutting-edge technology is on its way to the natural, idyllic setting of the Price Sculpture Forest.

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Whidbey Island Fairgrounds extends invitation to wedding planners

Couples in search of rural charm might consider a wedding at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

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Life

Costumed island trek with pub stops planned

Dustin Yongue will lead people on what he described as a “mildly pub crawl themed” walk Feb. 23-26.

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Whidbey ‘serial volunteer’ wins stewardship award

South Whidbey resident John Lovie recently claimed the 2023 Jan Holmes award.

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Life

‘Storycloth’ weaves story of community on Whidbey

A potter and a weaver have combined artistic forces to create a new artifact.

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Junior Cole Thorsen of South Whidbey pins an opponent. Thorsen, along with three other teammates, is headed to the wrestling state championships this week.

Sports

4 Falcon wrestlers headed to state

A handful of South Whidbey High School wrestlers have fought their way to the state tournament.

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South Whidbey Historical Society President William Haroldson proudly holds a paper copy of Whidbey’s will. He has been studying Whidbey’s life for the past 20 years, and even brought back a reprint of a portrait of the naval explorer from England in 2003.

Life

Joseph Whidbey’s will discovered, donated to South Whidbey Historical Society

While sifting through his late father’s belongings, Curt Leach discovered something extraordinary.

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Langley Council ponders possible increase in stipends

Members of the Langley City Council are hoping to receive more fitting compensation for their roles.

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Langley Council voices support for long-term parking in Mukilteo

The majority of the Langley City Council is on board with a proposal by the Port of Everett.

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An Island Disposal truck services Village Pizzeria in downtown Langley.

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Roadside recycling offered to businesses

South Whidbey business owners can now skip a trip to the recycling center.

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Life

Oink! Porcine runaways find sanctuary

Thanks to Ballydidean Farm Sanctuary in Clinton, the ham is no longer on the lam.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Love abounds in old messages found beneath historic Freeland Hall

Love is – literally – written into the Freeland Hall foundation