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Gray whales, here shown in Saratoga Passage in 2019, wait until high tide then move closer to shore to suction feed for burrowing shrimp in tidelands. Photo by Jill Hein

News

A whale of a success story: Conservation keys annual return

Nature wows us at this time of year on Whidbey and Camano islands.

Oak Harbor High School’s sailing team continued its winning ways Saturday with a victory against the Sehome Mariners. Photo by Shawn O’Connor

Sports

Oak Harbor Wildcat sailing team racks up wins against Bellingham, Sehome

The Oak Harbor Wildcats sailing team continued its perfect season this past weekend.

Life

Rockin’ A Hard Place | All aboard for my big, post-jab Rock adventure

All aboard for my big, post-jab Rock adventure!

Life

Freeland’s July 3 celebration canceled for 2021

The Celebrate America organizing team from South Whidbey Assembly of God had hoped that by the end of…

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Once trees are all gone, where will animals live

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Treatment of addicts, homeless shameful

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Enact limits now on carbon emissions

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Animals will suffer because of ordinance

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: WhidbeyHealth professionals deserve accolades

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Letters to the Editor

Letter: Will watch for word to turn up in crosswords

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Brown, Lynn

Obituaries

Lynn Marie Brown (Kinman): Oct. 20, 1950 – March 24, 2021

It is with mixed emotions that we share the news of Lynn’s passing. Her long and valiant struggle…

Dillard, Daniel

Obituaries

Daniel ‘Dan’ Dillard III: July 21, 1940 – June 19, 2020

Daniel ‘Dan’ Dillard III was born on July 21, 1940 and passed away on June 19, 2020. He…

Obituaries

Penelope Hill: Jan. 10, 1941 – Nov. 4, 2020

Penelope Hill of Freeland, Wash. passed away on Nov. 4, 2020 following a brief battle with cancer.