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Open seats multiply on parks and rec board

Two commissioners stepped down from the Park and Recreation District board last week.

Photo by David Welton
A Hearts & Hammers volunteer repairs a deck on Saturday.

Life

Hearts Hammers hits 30 years of neighbors helping neighbors

Three hundred and eight Hearts & Hammers volunteers united Saturday before venturing to 25 job sites.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
Christyn Johnson spends some quality time with her flock of Sebastopol goslings. The heritage breed originated in southeastern Europe and the geese are known for their long, curly feathers.

Life

Whidbey woman raises rare geese with curly feathers

Poultry barn at fair could be filled with Sebastopols thanks to Christyn Johnson’s efforts.

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A family photo of Jack Ng, his siblings and parents. Jack Ng is on the far right with his “Alaska long hair.”

Business

Restaurant owner celebrates 25 years of China City

For Jack Ng, the American Dream has become a reality with success of his Chinese restaurants.

Photo by John Fisken
South Whidbey pitcher Grady Davis throws during a game against Kings. South Whidbey’s baseball team qualified for the 1A district 1 and 2 tournament. The Falcons play Meridian Saturday at Joe Martin Stadium.

Sports

South Whidbey baseball heads to district playoffs

The Falcons closed out their regular season April 29 with a 7-2 win against Bellingham

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Oak Harbor abandons plans for regional park

City had big dreams for property that was purchased for over $1.1 million in January 2020

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Bruiser not guilty of assault

Despite rumors, Whidbey’s elk didn’t harm anyone.

Photo by David Welton
Robert Bower travels to Oregon to collect obsidian for his knife blades.

Life

Not a dying art, only knapping

Oak Harbor resident makes knives with ancient techniques

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Whidbey child care crisis at breaking point

Whidbey Island is in the midst of a child care crisis.

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Petunia the pig is celebrating her first birthday.

Life

Petunia the rescue pig to celebrate first birthday

The community is invited to join South Whidbey’s most famous hog for her first birthday.

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Judge releases Oak Harbor driver accused of vehicular assault

Two people were seriously injured in a head-on accident on North Whidbey Sunday afternoon.

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Dog killed in mobile home fire

A dog was killed and a mobile home was destroyed in a fire on North Whidbey Friday night.

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Life

An abundant harvest of greens

If you’ve ever been curious about the edibility of Whidbey’s wild plants, Karen Achabal is your guide.