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Christmas bird count on Whidbey results in record numbers

Families, long-time birders, newbies and experts, armed with binoculars, bird guides and checklists went out on a mission…

Debbie Kunkle receives a relaxing spa treatment from The Spa massage therapist Dinah Stinson.

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New treatments, winter retreats debut at The Spa at the Inn at Langley

With a view of Saratoga Passage and the aroma of essential oils on your skin, nothing beats a…

Maple Ridge resident Anne Gnozzo and Penelope Bruder

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Santa brings joy to folks of all ages on South Whidbey

A visit by Santa Claus at Maple Ridge in Freeland proved Monday that people are never too old…

Authors Bob Waterman and Frances Wood select photos earlier this year for their book. “Langley

Life

Book’s fresh look at Langley history released in time for Centennial

A new book is hitting the shelves providing a unique look at Langley’s history just in time for…

During last year’s holiday house Emmy Beagle impressed dressed in her Mrs. Claus outfit and ready to greet Holiday House shoppers. Beagle began her involvement by donating toys through her church

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Holiday House brings Christmas cheer to kids

The Holiday House elves are hard at work once again to spread holiday joy to island children in…

South Whidbey Fire/EMS volunteers take advantage of an old building to practice their water spraying skills.

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Training gets South End firefighters ready for the real deal

From fires to car wrecks, in case of emergency the volunteers of South Whidbey Fire/EMS are the first…

Among the Simmons clan serving South Whidbey Fire/EMS are

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Fighting fires is often a family affair, especially for South Whidbey clan

While there is a sense of brotherhood among many firefighters, serving as volunteer first-responders is truly a family…

Vanessa Van Petten

Life

Nationally-renown speaker to get ‘Radical’ on Whidbey parents

CNN columnist and popular teen-lifestyles and family advice author Vanessa Van Petten will offer Whidbey Island parents tips…

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Heating costs soar for Helping Hands clients

As days get shorter and the weather gets colder, utility bills get bigger. None of us look forward…

The Legion Riders

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South Whidbey Legion bikers rally for Good Cheer

The Legion Riders will rev up their bikes this Saturday for a good cause. The motorcyclists of the…

Ron Roessler and Helene Chandler (left) groove during the Street Dance on Saturday. Langley will soon be full of music and bustling with audiences during the annual Northwest DjangoFest. The festival begins today and runs through Sept. 23.

Life

DjangoFest Northwest is waking the sleeping ‘Dog’

The sounds of gypsy jazz will be awaking the sleeping dog this weekend.

Racers hit the finish under the Zippy Raceway banner.

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Soup Box Derby keeps motoring on, even in 40th year

Despite turning 40 this Saturday, Langley’s Soup Box Derby shows no sign of slowing down.

Former South Whidbey Elementary School teacher Carolyn Bippart toasts her new life in Beirut

Life

SWES teacher goes on Middle East adventure of a lifetime

When school started last week, one face was noticeably absent at South Whidbey Elementary School. Longtime elementary school…