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Community provides new roof for Vietnam veteran

Whidbey Islanders have come together to support a Vietnam War veteran in his hour of need.

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Tyler Myers, president and CEO of the Myers Group, celebrates his selection as the WFIA 2023-24 Retailer of the Year. The award was presented at a surprise ceremony held May 13 at the Goose.

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Myers Group wins award

Clinton retail management firm named Retailer of the Year.

Michelle Graham samples a glass of wine. She and her husband, Kyle O’Neill, are the owners of Leo & Leto’s, formerly known as Blooms Winery. (Photo by David Welton)

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Change fermenting at Freeland winery

There’s a fresh but familiar face behind the former Blooms Winery and 5511 Bistro.

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Mutiny Bay Books has titles from just about every genre, including the helpful “Homeschooling for Dummies.”

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New beginning for Freeland bookstore

Mutiny Bay Books is a novelty among the collection of banks, thrift stores, wineries and restaurants of Freeland’s…

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Robinson Beach in September 2022.

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Commissioners mull $4 million boat ramp for Robinson Beach

County commissioners are considering a costly solution for a critical South Whidbey boat launch.

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Contra dancing comes alive on Whidbey

If you’re looking for a new social activity, contra dancing might be the thing for you.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record

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Good grief! Phone is gone with the wind

Sometime last week, the South Whidbey wind phone was stolen.

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Langley City Council approves fairgrounds zoning change

The Port of South Whidbey’s proposal to amend the zoning at the Fairgrounds has moved forward.

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Freeland chamber leaders forging ahead with fireworks show

Changes are afoot at the Freeland Chamber of Commerce.

Photo by David Welton

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Mermaids at Ren Faire a shore thing

The Mutiny Mermaid Pod will be at the Whidbey Island Renaissance Faire on Memorial Day weekend.

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Pelican event, bird festival take flight

The Whidbey Audubon Society is offering opportunities this week for the bird-curious.

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Woman accused in drill assault

Prosecutors charged suspect with assault in second degree and fourth degree, obstructing an officer

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Arndt Property Management owner Damon Arndt is presented with the USDA Rural Development’s Environmental Stewardship Award of Excellence by State Director Helen Price Johnson for his company’s use of renewable energy at their business in Langley.

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South Whidbey businesses receive grants for solar projects

Arndt Property Management and Mutiny Bay Blues got awards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture