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Sean McArthur transfers some bacon onto a baking sheet in the kitchen of Whidbey Doughnuts, a beloved restaurant popular for its pastries, breakfast and lunch that is closing after Labor Day.

Life

D’oh! Whidbey Doughnuts closing shop

Scott Parks got the keys to the space on Bayview Corner that would become Whidbey Doughnuts.

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Business

Whidbey Institute celebrates 50 years

People can participate in a number of events commemorating the Whidbey Institute’s 50th anniversary.

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Life

Freeland Cat Cottage manager retires after 17 years

Judy Dewing is leaving behind the purr-fect job for a new adventure – retirement.

News

Bacon and Shimada advance to Nov. 5

Island County primary election results are in.

News

Langley City Council resumes short-term housing discussion

With little fanfare, the Langley City Council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance limiting short-term rentals…

Photo by South Whidbey Fire/EMS Division Chief Alex Magallon

News

Fire razes Clinton home to the ground

A South Whidbey resident lost everything in a devastating fire late Saturday night.

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Lawsuit claims HOA isn’t enforcing its rules

A Clinton resident is suing her HOA for not enforcing regulations against an untidy neighbor.

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Business

Freeland gift shop celebrates 25 years of spirituality

Llynya Carey is constantly on the lookout for something that nourishes the spirit.

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Life

Small cast brings cabaret to Whidbey

Broadway showtunes meet life lessons in a unique cabaret performance coming to South Whidbey.

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News

National Night Out coming to Langley

South Whidbey residents can interact with law enforcement officers and other first responders.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Housing purple birds of summer

A group of neighbors and friends have acted as landlords to a unique group of feathery tenants.

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Life

South Whidbey seamstress sews her way to Grand Champion

Carole Wagner nabbed the Grand Champion prize for her quilt at the Whidbey Island Fair.

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Firefighters responded to a blaze at an East Harbor Road address Friday.

News

Fire scorches empty home

No injuries were reported in a blaze that charred a mobile home in Freeland on Friday.