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Big Red Event for Ryan’s House

Homeless youth organization celebrating 10th anniversary with bash

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Lutefisk on menu at Nordic dinner

It’s slimy, gooey and shakes like Jell-O — fishy, white Jell-O. But the gooey lutefisk tastes good, according…

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Orchestra performing array of string music Saturday and Sunday

Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra will present a set of programs called “Simply Strings” 2:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at Island…

Mystery boat washes ashore on Sandy Point beach

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Mystery boat washes ashore on Sandy Point beach

An unmanned boat was discovered washed ashore on Sandy Point beach in Langley last week, requiring the Coast…

<strong>Photo by Maria Matson/Whidbey News Group.</strong>                                Sarah Bergquist of Waste Wise holds a pile of cords that have been recently donated at the Coupeville WSU Waste Wise location, totaling 140 pounds.

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Recycling help available for Christmas lights, power cords

Waste not, want not. The WSU Waste Wise of Island County wants to help people make wise “waste”…

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Plunge into 2019

Hundreds of people are expected to turn out for the 2019 Polar Bear Dive in Freeland for an…

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Donating to food bank will spread good cheer

For many, this time of the year is a time to make good memories, eat plenty of food…

Need ideas for book lovers?

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Need ideas for book lovers?

Librarians offer gift suggestions for all ages, interests

Photo by Maria Matson/Whidbey News Group.                                South Whidbey veteran Jill Johnson holds her miniature poodle, Sophie.

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Veteran wants everyone to know, women served too

Despite misconceptions, women served in Vietnam, alongside men.

The (little) railroad Jack built

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The (little) railroad Jack built

This year’s display may turn out to be Tingstad’s last

Fort gets spooky for Halloween

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Fort gets spooky for Halloween

Haunted Fort event will be a scary good time

Photo provided                                The Shifty Sailors play at the Tall Ship Festival in Riga, Latvia in 2003 aboard the German sailing vessel Seute Deern. Pictured are Jim Amis, Mike Thelen, Wylie Vracin, Karl Olsen, Clarke Harvey, Vern Olsen (accordion), Ray Loe, Bruce Bardwell, Denny Armstrong (guitar), Jack Moeller and Peter Lawl.

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Shifty Sailors celebrating 25th anniversary

The maritime-themed musical group Shifty Sailors will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday,…

Bird droppings removed from Greenbank Farm pond

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Bird droppings removed from Greenbank Farm pond

Stinky, slimy goose and duck poop has accumulated over the years at the bottom of the small pond…