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South Whidbey Fire/EMS receives high bond rating grade

South Whidbey Fire/EMS can borrow money cheaply, thanks to a recent bond rating.

Whidbey’s flower industry part of a growing movement

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Whidbey’s flower industry part of a growing movement

For flower farmers on South Whidbey, spring brings the bloom and another year of exponential growth.

Deer Lagoon Grange celebrates 90th birthday with open house

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Deer Lagoon Grange celebrates 90th birthday with open house

It’s official: April 2017 will be known as Island County Grange month.

‘Master’ shares Japanese gardening techniques with South Whidbey

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‘Master’ shares Japanese gardening techniques with South Whidbey

For some, gardening and landscaping is a backbreaking chore. For others, such as those dedicated to the Japanese…

Students share perspectives on social justice through art in Bayview exhibit

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Students share perspectives on social justice through art in Bayview exhibit

It’s common for teenagers to feel as if adults don’t listen to their perspectives or take them seriously…

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Makeshift home in Freeland claimed by fire

A structure fire in the wee hours of this past Saturday morning left a homeless man without a…

SaviBank opens branch in Freeland

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SaviBank opens branch in Freeland

South Harbor Avenue in Freeland might as well be South Whidbey’s Wall Street.

Bringing sculpture to the masses for international celebration

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Bringing sculpture to the masses for international celebration

South Whidbey knows how to celebrate International Sculpture Day.

After 14 years at Soup Kitchen, Dan Saul retires

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After 14 years at Soup Kitchen, Dan Saul retires

Dan Saul has spent a lifetime cooking for others.

Rocket Taco blasts off in downtown Freeland

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Rocket Taco blasts off in downtown Freeland

Flavors from south of the border have touched down in Freeland.

Learning to fly, weld, design costumes at Whidbey Island Waldorf School

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Learning to fly, weld, design costumes at Whidbey Island Waldorf School

Rowen Stephens has wanted to fly since the fifth grade. But only when the 14-year-old was tasked with…

Draft House budget bad news for South Whidbey campground grant request

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Draft House budget bad news for South Whidbey campground grant request

For those on South Whidbey who enjoy camping, the Washington State House Capital Budget proposal will disappoint in…

Repeal of internet privacy rules prompts Whidbey Telecom response

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Repeal of internet privacy rules prompts Whidbey Telecom response

The Trump administration’s repeal of Obama-era internet privacy rules has caused concern and confusion nationwide and has triggered…