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Garage of Blessings seeking donations to move

The nonprofit faced a steep rent increase if it didn’t move out by the end of February.

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Life

Equestrian vaulting is more than just horsing around

The Big Rhed Barn in Coupeville offers the only equestrian vaulting program on Whidbey Island.

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Hospital board seeks nominees

The board will reconvene on Feb. 17 to consider all candidates and make an appointment.

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Trial begins in murder of Whidbey man

The woman accused of murdering him nearly five years ago went to trial in Whatcom County.

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Hospital board seeks nominees

The WhidbeyHealth hospital board has two vacancies to fill due to resignations.

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Life

4-H flourishes in Island County

Despite unprecedented challenges over the past few years, enrollment has increased.

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Business

Freeland taproom, smokehouse offers slow-roasted eats

Much like a hunk of meat in the smoker, the idea for The Barnyard has been cooking for…

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Life

Photographer focuses on community

A retired cardiologist will have a solo exhibit through February at the Frank Rose Gallery.

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Residents rally against ICE, for democracy

Hundreds of Whidbey residents demonstrated in Coupeville on Friday.

David Lura officiated the St. Patrick's Day parade in 2022.

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Residents remember ‘Oak Harbor’s chaplain’

Pastor David Lura passed away Jan. 25 after a fight with cancer.

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School board member, CADA executive director running for auditor

Andrea Downs filed with the PDC this month to run for the elected office as a Democratic candidate.

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Life

Sound Waters University returns to Coupeville

Food webs in the marine ecosystem is the theme of this year’s conference.

(Photo by David Welton) Don Wodjenski, left, shows Nathan Welton how to turn a wooden bowl on his lathe. Wodjenski is open to teaching more people who are interested in learning.

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Langley woodworker makes super bowls

A former educator and lifelong woodworker is nearing completion of his 1,000th bowl.