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    Articles by Kira Erickson
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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.
    Meeting about Freeland housing project set for Feb....
    By Kira Erickson • February 21, 2023 1:30 am

    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.
    Augmented reality exhibit to open at Price Sculpture...
    By Kira Erickson • February 21, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Photo by Dennis Browne
    ‘Storycloth’ weaves story of community on Whidbey
    By Kira Erickson • February 17, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Whidbey Island Fairgrounds extends invitation to wedding planners
    By Kira Erickson • February 17, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Whidbey ‘serial volunteer’ wins stewardship award
    By Kira Erickson • February 17, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Costumed island trek with pub stops planned
    By Kira Erickson • February 17, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Photo by David Welton
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.
    Joseph Whidbey’s will discovered, donated to South Whidbey...
    By Kira Erickson • February 14, 2023 1:30 am

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

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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.
    4 Falcon wrestlers headed to state
    By Kira Erickson • February 14, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Langley Council voices support for long-term parking in Mukilteo
    Langley Council voices support for long-term parking in...
    By Kira Erickson • February 10, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Photo by David Welton
    Love abounds in old messages found beneath historic...
    By Kira Erickson • February 10, 2023 1:30 am

    Love is – literally – written into the Freeland Hall foundation

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    Oink! Porcine runaways find sanctuary
    By Kira Erickson • February 10, 2023 1:30 am

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

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    Langley Council ponders possible increase in stipends
    Langley Council ponders possible increase in stipends
    By Kira Erickson • February 10, 2023 1:30 am

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

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An Island Disposal truck services Village Pizzeria in downtown Langley.
    Roadside recycling offered to businesses
    By Kira Erickson • February 10, 2023 1:30 am

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

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