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Letter: Coupeville is the right place for Growler practice

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Letter: Writer should hold his own protest

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Letter: Reflections on Memorial Day

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Seraphinoff

Opinion

From Point No Point to Deception Pass: Repression of those who disagree may spur rebellion

Who can see such things without being shocked, sickened, appalled, outraged.

Jeff Neuberger.
Photo by Jeff Neuberger
The Bells of Whidbey practice their unique musical art form.

Life

Handbell ringers host benefit concert

The event is at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

Life

Island County Prepares: Building resilience through disaster preparedness

Island County Prepares will start at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29 on Microsoft Teams.

The North Beach Amphitheater draws a crowd Saturday nights in July and August for the free summer American Roots Concert Series. Photo by Deception Pass Park Foundation.

Life

American Roots concert series returns to Deception Pass State Park

Every Saturday from July 12 through Aug. 23, the North Beach Amphitheater comes alive from 7-8 p.m.

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From left, Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon, Jill Johnson and Janet St. Clair present the new mobile outreach van.

News

Island County takes health services on the road with new van

The van is designed to directly reach individuals and families across Island County.

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Jaidan Suber worked at the park as a beach naturalist and sustainability intern before landing a job as a park interpreter through AmeriCorps last year.

News

Park foundation makes up for AmeriCorps cuts

The government is no longer going to fund the park’s two interpretive staff positions.

Island County Historical Museum’s new exhibit about Whidbey’s maritime past was the influence for this year’s Porch Stories series theme.

Life

Gather ‘round for Coupeville ‘Porch Stories’ on a summer afternoon

From June through August, the museum hosts “Porch Stories,” a weekly series.

(Photo by Kristi Stevens)
Chelsi Stevens digs in during the state tourney.

Sports

Coupeville softball squad sizzles at state

The Coupeville High School softball team put together a rock-solid run at the 2B state tourney.

Photo by David Welton
Boy Scouts raise the flag during the ceremony at the Clinton cemetery.

Life

Lest we forget: Marking Memorial Day in a small, rural cemetery

The following photos were taken at a Memorial Day ceremony in the Clinton cemetery.

Gerald Bennett

Obituaries

Gerald (Jerry) Ray Bennett: January 12, 1935 – May 9, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) Ray Bennett passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was…