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All aboard the 2026 ferry: Whidbey Island celebrates the New Year
Whidbey’s New Year’s Eve through New Year’s Day events offer something for every style of reveler.
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‘Jazz Rock Alchemy’ opening in January at WICA
Two nights of reimagined blues and rock classics will open at WICA on Jan. 2.
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Veteran receives smart home of his dreams
Tunnel to Towers Foundation gifted its first smart home on the West Coast to a veteran in Coupeville
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Artist of the month focuses on Whidbey
Marianne Borozny captures familiar Whidbey subjects from new and somewhat unconventional angles.
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Walk in the wild for wolfdogs: Woman hiking 2,600 miles for nonprofits
Melissa Ross is preparing to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to her house on Whidbey.
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Coupeville’s ‘singing janitor’ strikes a joyful chord
Lachlan Waterbury empties public trashes, cleans public toilets, while singing his favorite tunes.
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WAIF receives donation in memory of Oak Harbor girl who died in tragedy
Hillcrest Elementary School teacher Rebecca Ching, students in her class donated pet food
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NORAD celebrates 70 years of tracking Santa
North American Aerospace Defense Command tracks Santa Claus on radar
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Christmas wishes and whims
Here’s what kids on South Whidbey are asking Santa for this holiday season.
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Leather artist makes botanical creations
Kristi Uhles creates leather sculptures meant to evoke the feeling of their botanical inspirations.
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Energize Langley builds local resilience on Whidbey
The Energize Langley kicked off its next phase in the aftermath of the atmospheric river events.
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Brian Linson’s landscaping business voted the best
Linson won “Business Person of the Year,” among other awards, as owner of North Whidbey’s BL Landscapes
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Light display spreads holiday cheer
Many residents on North Whidbey have committed to going all-in with their light displays.