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Enso House celebrates 20th anniversary, prepares for transition

After two decades of providing end-of-life care for the aging population, Enso House is evolving.

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Life

Spicing it up

New business brings flavorful kitchen essentials to Langley

Photo by David Welton

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Soup Box Derby rolling into Langley

After a four-year hiatus, one of South Whidbey’s quirkiest and most anticipated events is back.

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Diversity in volunteers needed for county boards

County commissioners are considering ways to increase diversity on volunteer-led advisory boards.

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Life

Calling all farmhands

High school students with a passion for animals can now intern at Ballydidean Farm Sanctuary.

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South Whidbey Park and Rec needs new office

Parks and Recreation District staff have begun the process of searching for a new home base.

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News

Langley police officers patrol on two wheels

Langley police officers have been taking to the downtown streets on a different set of wheels.

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Aquatic center cost estimate escalates

The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District is reevaluating its design priorities.

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Ty Balascio of Coastal Woodworks cuts of a piece of wood in his Oak Harbor shop Aug. 23.

Life

Wood and art dovetail at WICA

Woodworkers all across Whidbey are putting the finishing touches on their wooden creations.

Erich Ebel, author of “Exploring Maritime Washington,” with the Lady Washington. (Photo provided)

Life

Local expert will talk about maritime history at upcoming presentation

Author Erich Ebel will be a guest of the South Whidbey Historical Society at 7 p.m. this Friday.

Since her capture in 1970, Tokitae had resided at the Miami Seaquarium, where she performed until her retirement in 2022. (Photo by Kaarina Makowski/Orca Network)

News

Whidbey bids farewell to Tokitae

The death of the lone orca has shocked those who have been rallying for her freedom for decades.

A beachfront property in Oak Harbor will be protected under the Conservation Futures program.

News

Island County commissioners fund purchase of wetlands

Two projects providing public access are on track to be protected from future development.

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Whidbey community collects kennels for Maui

A group of animal lovers spent this past week collecting kennels to send to Hawaiian residents.