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Whidbey store supports African businesses, organizations

Locals can purchase unique finds, learn about different cultures in Africa and support a good cause.

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Thanksgiving help available for those in need

Thanks to a generous community, people in need can still enjoy a Thanksgiving feast.

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Foundation grants to nonprofits exceed $2.6 million since 2017

The Whidbey Community Foundation celebrates National Community Foundation Week Nov. 12-18

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Life

House odyssey tells a slice of Whidbey history

When the Navy announced the expansion of NASWI, a North Whidbey resident decided to move her home.

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Community effort tries to bring band back

After band was cut from the school budget, a parent is leading an effort to create new opportunities

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Voters renew South Whidbey school levies

A majority of voters have renewed their support for the capital improvements and operations levies.

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Someone, who has yet to be identified, took down copies of this flyer around the school.

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Parents question LGBTQ+ student group

Some parents worry their kids are being exposed to harmful ideologies and politics at HomeConnection

Sarah Geist photographed the orcas on Nov. 4.

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Orca family returns to Penn Cove after 50 years

After more than 50 years of avoiding Penn Cove, the southern residents orcas finally returned.

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Rubber ducky earrings.

Business

New incubator biz sells miniature wonders

If you think of any random object, there’s a chance Roman Larsen has turned that into earrings.

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Students run the show in Drama Fest

The annual Drama Fest will feature one-act plays directed by Oak Harbor Drama Club’s students.

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Historic Camp Casey changes hands

Seattle Pacific University signed a purchase and sale agreement with the YMCA of Snohomish County.

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Vivian Watt, Matilda Carlson, Deegan Jimenez , Jensen Schoonover, Walden Miller and Arlo Keohane make sure the garlic cloves are evenly spaced.

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Environmentalists stem from elementary school

South Whidbey Elementary is one of 7 Washington schools to receive the STEM Lighthouse School award.

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Simon Bright (Riley Stowell) learns he has become rich.

Life

Playhouse presents Sherlock-esque murder mystery

The Whidbey Playhouse is always in the mood for some mystery and dead bodies.