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Kelly Kirk settles into his office at South Whidbey High School as the new athletic director. His main goal this year is to increase activities participation by students.

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New athletic director envisions more Falcons

Kelly Kirk’s office at South Whidbey High School is littered with forms.

Diane Mattens takes a break as she bikes along the North Cascade Scenic Highway in early August. She pedaled from Maine to Seattle

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Freeland woman cherishes long road home

Diane Mattens’ trip east was quick. She hopped on plane at SeaTac and flew across the country in…

Lindsey Newman

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Former Falcon makes academic list

Former standout Falcon athlete Lindsey Newman continued adding accolades with a scholar-athlete honor from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.

Nathan Lux of Clinton winds up to whip the disc into the goal during a game of kayak Frisbee. The 16-year-old was an ace at the game during the parks district’s camp.

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Kickin’ it in kayaks | South Whidbey camp puts kids outside comfort zone

Paddling furiously — left, right, left, right — eight kids in kayaks surged toward the orange disc floating…

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Falcon fall sports packets due soon

Attention all Falcon athletes and parents, the season is just a couple of weeks away.

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British group hosts South Whidbey soccer camp

Challenger Sports will hold one of its British soccer training camps on South Whidbey.

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Freeland man reaches Mount Baker’s peak

Chris Kesler, 48, successfully summited Mount Baker on Friday.

Runners come up Hill Road near Ebey’s Landing during the 2012 Race the Reserve. Several distances are offered for the fundraiser which helps pay for Coupeville High School’s graduation party.

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Coupeville runs fund CHS grad party

Run around Central Whidbey for the Race the Reserve Half Marathon, 10K and 5K runs this weekend.

Racers swim to shore at Goss Lake in the 2012 Whidbey Island Triathlon. Organizers with the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District estimate about 250 racers for the triathlon today.

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Racers come from near, far for Whidbey Island Triahlon

Swimming in Goss Lake with a few hundred people can be a challenge.

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Coupeville runs will fund grad party

Run around Central Whidbey for the Race the Reserve Half Marathon, 10K and 5K runs next weekend.

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Summer fishing, crabbing in full swing

Summer fisheries are providing some of the best fishing opportunities of the year.

Students turned out in droves to play pickup basketball in honor of recently deceased basketball coach Henry Pope. Players from the boys basketball program at South Whidbey High School

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Dozens play pickup games in honor of coach Henry Pope

Around 50 people played basketball for nearly four hours in honor of recently deceased South Whidbey High School…

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Members-only Central Whidbey gun club opens range

Firearm enthusiasts have a chance to shoot on the Central Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association range a few times this…