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A ferry heads out from Mukilteo toward Clinton during the evening commute in 2022. (Ryan Berry / The Everett Herald)

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Ferry system braces for abundance of travelers

About 67,000 travelers are expected to take a ferry either to or from Whidbey this Thanksgiving.

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Firefighters responded to a blazing delivery truck late Wednesday morning.

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Blaze abruptly claims FedEx truck

A driver escaped without injury when his delivery truck suddenly caught on fire on South Whidbey.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Talkin’ turkey

Kids at the South Whidbey Children’s Center talked about the meaning of Thanksgiving.

This map of the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds shows the Port of South Whidbey’s boundaries, outlined in red. Concession stands, at far left, are not fully on the property.

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School board okays inclusion in port’s feasibility study

Port of South Whidbey commissioners will assess whether housing is possible.

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Campaign for pickleball courts welcomes donations

Donations will fund a half-million-dollar project to build new public courts on South Whidbey.

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New coalition seeks fix for ferries, hosts summit

A new citizen action movement prepares to host its first legislative summit just a boat ride away.

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Victim of Nov. 8 crash succumbs

An 85-year-old driver who was seriously injured in a car accident Nov. 8 passed away this week.

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Life

Darkly comic roommates take the stage

Friendship, secrets and intimacy all come to light in “The Roommate.”

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Piper Reva is a performing artist and Whidbey resident for the past 15 years.

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Tale of grief, healing coming to South Whidbey stage

A performer hopes to bring the community together with her multi-media, one-woman show.

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Woman airlifted following collision

A Freeland woman was seriously injured in a vehicular collision Friday afternoon on the highway.

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Langley officers receive commendations

Two Langley police officers were recognized this week for going above and beyond in their jobs.

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Business

Impactful ink: Langley artist tattoos with purpose

For breast cancer survivors, a tattoo is a meaningful way for women to reclaim their bodies.

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Langley voters support public safety sales tax

Voters’ overwhelming approval of a public safety sales tax will help increase revenue for Langley.