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Volunteers help clean up the historic working farm on Keystone Preserve during a work party April 26.

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Farm program to operate at Keystone Preserve

The Organic Farm School is launching a farm program at the Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve.

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County, residents seek fix for road to South Whidbey Airpark

A private road that provides access to an airport poses a conundrum for Island County government.

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The South Whidbey track team waited in the Mukilteo ferry lot for 53 minutes Thursday night before catching the boat home. Coaches said this was more than enough time to stop for food.

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Bus rule leaves kids hungry, parents angry

Food stops after sports events may return in fall

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‘Tied to the ocean’

Hawaiian voyager to speak on Whidbey

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Historic Whidbey schooner needs a crew

If you’ve ever wanted to take to the sea in a century-old vessel, now is your chance.

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Langley meeting canceled again

For the third time in the span of two months, the city of Langley has canceled a meeting.

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State provides $27.5M for Oak Harbor schools

State Sen. Ron Muzzall secured $27.5 million in state funds to rebuild two schools in Oak Harbor.

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Matt Daniel represents the second generation in his family to own the Book Rack, the bookstore founded by his parents in 1983. The store celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

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Celebrate Whidbey’s independent bookstores

This weekend, Whidbey bookstores will join others nationwide in observing Independent Bookstore Day.

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Scott Waitley greets his wife, Maggie, and 2-month-old son, Warren, after returning home from deployment Saturday.

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Coming home

A number of Navy families were reunited at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island this weekend.

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South Whidbey school bond measure may not pass

The South Whidbey School District bond measure has not yet received enough votes to pass, according to the…

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Dutch celebration is happening April 29-30

An annual tradition steeped in Oak Harbor’s Dutch roots is returning to the city next weekend.

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OHPD parking lot burglarized

A man threw a knife and rocks at the Oak Harbor police station and tried to steal a…

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Grassroots group has green focus

A new grassroots organization is continuing to help people find new ways to use repurposed items.