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Sarah Dial Primrose shows off a paper clip she found in the parking lot of the Bayview Cash Store. The mixed media artist repurposes found items into her pieces, which are currently on display as part of the “Rags, Rubbish, and Refuse” exhibit.

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Finding treasure in trash

An exhibition running from April 1 to May 8 is in conjunction with Whidbey Earth Ocean Month.

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The Welcome the Whales parade in Langley has long been known for its unique and zany costumes.

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Whale parade to march through Langley

The Welcome the Whales parade will roll through town on Saturday, April 23.

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New fire chief to be sworn in

Nicholas Walsh will be sworn in during the fire district’s board meeting this Thursday, April 14.

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A Berkshire pig at Beach View Farm happily munches on some grass.

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Support grows for Whidbey agriculture

Local farmers seen as key to island food resiliency

Riley Nachtrieb, left, runs the last mile of the Whidbey Island Traverse accompanied by Herman Meyer. (Photo provided)

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Seattle woman runs length of Whidbey Island

For the second time this year, a runner did a 54-mile run from Hoypus Point to Possession Point.

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Have hot tub, will travel

Whidbey residents can schedule time to soak in a hot tub that can be delivered right to their…

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COVID-19 pandemic in the process of becoming endemic

Island County officially reached a milestone of 10,000 reported COVID-19 cases during the pandemic.

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Woman dies after being pinned by electric vehicle

A 68-year-old Clinton woman has died as a result of an unusual car accident two weeks ago.

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Council nixes Dog House’s appeal for access

Langley City Council was hesitant to grant a request for the owners of a building under renovation.

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Hearing examiner finds error with piecemeal application process

The Whidbey Homeless Coalition is hoping to move The Haven to a former Jehovah’s Witness church.

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Tavier Wasser is Langley's new chief of police.

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Langley names Wasser to head police department

The search for the city of Langley’s new chief of police is over.

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A woolly bounty

Countless sheep owe their gratitude to Kevin Dunham for keeping the wool out of their eyes.

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Mandy Fer and Dave McGraw of Sway Wild are returning to the WICA stage for the start of their 2022 tour.

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San Juan Island indie-folk duo coming to WICA

Mandy Fer and Dave McGraw, known as Sway Wild, chose Whidbey as the launch pad for their 2022…