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Social justice advocate, environmentalist, community builder, Nancy Nordhoff mourned

For many who live on South Whidbey, Nancy Nordhoff’s legacy is felt in the projects she supported.

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Whidbey pet detectives reunite lost animals with owners

A volunteer-run Facebook group reunited hundreds of animals with their owners in 2025.

(Photo provided by Brittany and Matt Engles) Blueberry is a beloved 11-month-old pup already causing trouble, which has led her dad to tear a ligament and her mom to search across town for her.

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Drowning puppy saved by firefighters in Coupeville

The Corgi puppy was uninjured and safely reunited with her family.

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Prom dress inspires charitable effort

Susan Lindgren wore her extravagant hot pink prom dress to her high school reunion for a good cause.

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Whidbey Island Film Festival returns to WICA

The annual Whidbey Island Film Festival, hosted by Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, is returning.

(Photo by Zoe Yates) Bridal expos can be the perfect place to find a list of vendors to help complete your big day.

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Save the date for Whidbey Bridal Expo

The First Annual Whidbey Bridal Expo is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 10.

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Business brings line dancing to Whidbey

Gigi Iglesias introduced her first beginners-only line dancing class to the island this month.

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Real estate market on Whidbey remains steady

A Navy presence and limited available housing keep the real estate market on Whidbey mostly steady.

Photo by Samuel Jennings

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Whidbey’s lone elk showing signs of his age

Though he may be aging, one of Whidbey’s most venerated residents is still kicking.

Photo by David Welton

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2025, a year for protesting

Here are the top news stories from the South Whidbey Record in 2025.

Photo by David Welton

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Unbearably cold beginning

150 swimmers briefly plunged into the high tide waters of Double Bluff Beach in Freeland on Jan. 1.

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Firefighters rewarded for rescuing volunteer pup

A special visitor stopped by the North Whidbey Fire and Rescue department last Monday

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Upcoming terminal work will cancel ferry runs

Riders of the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry route should brace for cancellations of runs in 2026.