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    Growler squadron, Whidbey business owner partner to light...
    By Kira Erickson • November 9, 2020 1:30 pm

    The “Gauntlets” of VAQ-136 hung a large sign to mark the Growler squadron’s 50th anniversary.

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    Trustland Trails may get additions
    Trustland Trails may get additions
    By Kira Erickson • November 6, 2020 2:30 pm

    South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District is seeking public input on new trails.

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    Arcade owner is not ready to say game...
    By Kira Erickson • November 6, 2020 2:30 pm

    A friend of the Machine Shop in Langley is asking for help to keep its doors open.

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    Langley approves utility rate increases
    Langley approves utility rate increases
    By Kira Erickson • November 6, 2020 2:30 pm

    Water and stormwater rates will increase by 6 percent, and sewer will go up by 8 percent.

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    Two Whidbey residents receive Episcopal awards
    By Kira Erickson • November 6, 2020 2:30 pm

    Two Whidbey residents recently received awards from the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, recognizing their services to their parishes.

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    Mobile Turkey Unit accepting volunteers, meal sign-ups
    Mobile Turkey Unit accepting volunteers, meal sign-ups
    By Kira Erickson • November 3, 2020 5:30 pm

    The group is gearing up to make 700 meals and is looking for volunteers.

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    Gerber and Hudson are again partnering with the Whidbey Community Foundation to donate sales of the little collectable to Whidbey nonprofits. Photo provided.
    Sculpture sales will benefit nonprofits
    By Kira Erickson • November 3, 2020 5:30 pm

    Sculpture aficionados will have the chance to get their hands on their own miniature casts handmade by artist Georgia Gerber…

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    South Whidbey Children’s Center recipient of $10,000 matching grant
    South Whidbey Children’s Center recipient of $10,000 matching...
    By Kira Erickson • October 30, 2020 3:30 pm

    The South Whidbey Children’s Center in Langley is hoping people will consider matching a donation of $10,000 from a community…

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    Coupeville School District delays in-person learning
    Coupeville School District delays in-person learning
    By Kira Erickson • October 30, 2020 3:30 pm

    The school will re-evaluate its reopening plans in January 2021.

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    Photo by Kira Erickson/Whidbey News Group
Annalise Litchard, a barista at Rock Island Coffee, prepares a latte for a customer. The Oak Harbor coffee shop is closing on Halloween. Staff will be relocating to Sunshine Drip in Coupeville, Rock Island’s sister store.
    Pandemic blamed for spate of business closures
    By Kira Erickson • October 30, 2020 3:30 pm

    Yet new stores continue to open despite challenges.

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    Photo provided“The Voice of God,” by sculptor Lane Tompkins, has been missing from its place in an outdoor sculpture garden in Freeland since Oct. 14. Tompkins is hopeful someone might recognize the sculpture.
    Art piece snatched from sculpture garden
    By Kira Erickson • October 27, 2020 3:30 pm

    Someone stole “The Voice of God” from a Freeland sculpture garden.

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    Fundraisers to help Coupeville woman with a rare...
    By Kira Erickson • October 27, 2020 3:30 pm

    A woman with a rare genetic disorder is seeking support from the community.

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    Langley man builds automatic candy dispenser for Halloween
    By Kira Erickson • October 27, 2020 3:30 pm

    A socially distant candy chute is one man’s idea for a COVID-safe Halloween.

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