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Luanne Seymour, photographed here in 2021, shows a few different-sized quilts that Whidbey Blanket Makers sewed. The group continues to meet at Create Space.

Life

Art classes growing in popularity

After a period of isolation, seniors have been searching for opportunities to get out again.

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Shavers’ lead may be enough to avoid a recount

It appears that Clyde Shavers managed to eke out a win without needing a recounty.

Photo by David Welton

Life

The man behind the camera

David Welton likes to imagine that people will look at his photos and learn about life on Whidbey.

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Some unconventional helpers join Santa at the Oak Harbor tree lighting in 2021.

Life

Holiday events on Whidbey

Upcoming events on Whidbey Island are ushering in the holiday season.

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King County keeps eye on Penn Cove

The Port of Coupeville will partner with King County to monitor the water quality in Penn Cove.

Photo by David Welton
Arjai Allred demonstrates different ways to shape endless possibility cookie dough, a recipe Allred created, at a holiday baking class in Greenbank Nov. 12.

Life

Recipe has ‘endless possibilities’

Slow Food Whidbey Island shared an all-occasion cookie recipe perfect for Christmas parties.

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Parent accused of making threat against teacher

Island County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 41-year-old Heather Ogden at her home on Nov. 15.

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Oak Harbor fugitive dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound as police close in

James Kiesel Jr., 37, was wanted on multiple warrants out of Island and Skagit counties.

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Shavers leads Gilday in vote count

Two races that were on the ballot on Whidbey Island are still undecided.

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Life

Talking turkey

Kids at the South Whidbey Children’s Center in Langley shared what they were thankful for.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jacquelin Frost

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Pacific Rim Institute partners with Navy

NASWI has entered a contract with PRI to carry out environmental stewardship projects on the base.

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Life

Program builds exceptional workforce

The Exceptional Academy and Whidbey businesses are making strides toward inclusion in the workplace.

Photo by David Welton
Whidbey Island Cannabis budtenders Anthony Banks and Kati Sinclair enjoy a puff on their work break.

Business

Residents prefer their pot legal

People who live in Washington are far more likely to buy marijuana from an authorized store.