This photo of Maxwelton Beach was submitted by Rick Collar for the Whidbey Camano Land Trust contest.

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Whidbey Camano Land Trust launches photo contest

When Janelle Castro interviewed for the outreach manager position at the Whidbey Camano Land Trust last spring, she…

A Mukilteo general contractor has started prep work for a soil and groundwater cleanup project at the Deception Pass Marina at Cornet Bay. The general store will be moved for cleanup on the property on Jan. 2 or 3.

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Cornet Bay fuel cleanup underway

Alan Hall can’t complain about where he works these days. When he steps out of his portable office,…

Coordinator Bob Gabelein and assistant coordinator Ed Donery pose with a Toys for Tots bin at the Freeland Ace store.

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Toys for Tots prepares for holiday season

For Re McClung, watching toys pile up in her garage is a joy to see.

An image from a video clip shot in October of the bull elk on North Whidbey.

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Tall tale of big bull elk in North Whidbey proves true

For months, Sasha Castaneda told a tale that only seemed to raise eyebrows.

Eric Tremblay

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Coupeville man to lend a hand in the Philippines after typhoon

Eric Tremblay isn’t sure what to expect when he touches down in the Philippines today.

Joseph Itaya

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Clinton movie maker puts Coupeville film on hold

An independent feature film planned to be shot on Whidbey Island this fall is on hold after the…

Kate Rosenthal shares a memory with her daughter Katy Reissner. The Oak Harbor resident is a 42-year survivor of breast cancer and is an inspiration to her two daughters. Reissner went through cancer as well and chose the same path as her mother

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100 and still inspiring | Survivor reflects on two mastectomies and living an extraordinary life

Kate Rosenthal greets her guest with an offering.

Joseph Itaya

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South Whidbey son, director gets OK to film Coupeville Wharf

Joseph Itaya didn’t tiptoe around the subject.

Once a familiar sight in Freeland

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Freeland elephant finds new home on North End

No matter how creative Lynn Backus is with her chainsaw art, she can’t sell a piece of her…

Kyle Eckles

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Whidbey gears up for ‘humpy’ run

The tug on the line caught Kyle Eckles by surprise.

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South Whidbey grad returns to scout island film location

The story has been etched in Joseph Itaya’s mind for 10 years.

State fish hatchery specialist Will Irwin holds his ground while rainbow trout dump into Deer Lake in Clinton on April 18. The Department of Fish and Wildlife stocked 4

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Trout season opens Saturday on Deer, Goss lakes

Steve Stansberry hadn’t heard that one of his favorite lakes on Whidbey Island was getting a bonus planting…

Paul Lischeid and his wife joke about his ‘obsession’ of photographing wildlife and landscapes. One of his favorite spots to stake out is Crockett Lake.

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Clinton photographer roams Whidbey seeking feathery targets

A humbling experience in the woods nearly 50 years ago made Paul Lischeid realize he’d rather hunt with…