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High concentration levels of COVID reported in wastewater

Test results from samples of untreated wastewater show a spike in SARS-CoV-2.

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Enso House celebrates 20th anniversary, prepares for transition

After two decades of providing end-of-life care for the aging population, Enso House is evolving.

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Business

Coupeville man upcycles vintage bikes

A man with a penchant for vintage bicycles is putting his mechanical skills to a good cause.

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Life

Spicing it up

New business brings flavorful kitchen essentials to Langley

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The hydroplane race “Hydros for Heroes” will return to Oak Harbor this weekend.

Sports

Oak Harbor celebrates seventh annual ‘Hydros for Heroes’

An exciting weekend of hydroplane racing is returning this weekend.

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Sports

Soup Box Derby rolling into Langley

After a four-year hiatus, one of South Whidbey’s quirkiest and most anticipated events is back.

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Anonymous donation propels food bank toward new home

Gifts from the Heart Food Bank received an generous donation after a fundraising performance event.

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An E/A-18G Growler attached to the "Gray Wolves" of Electronic Attack Squadron 142 launches from the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, earlier this month.

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Judge orders new Growler study, but no immediate change in operations

The Navy must redo an environmental study on the impact of expanded EA-18G Growler operations.

Director Gerry Dunbar (played by Shealyn Christie) has had enough of Phyllis Montague (Played by Allenda Jenkins) and kicks her out of the stage.

Life

It gets hilariously worse

“Play On!” runs Sept. 8 - Oct. 1 at the Whidbey Playhouse.

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Diversity in volunteers needed for county boards

County commissioners are considering ways to increase diversity on volunteer-led advisory boards.

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Infection reported in Deer Lake swimmer

An individual who recently swam at Deer Lake on Whidbey Island has caught swimmer’s itch.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Calling all farmhands

High school students with a passion for animals can now intern at Ballydidean Farm Sanctuary.

Photo by Bree Eaton
Whidbey Ren Faire volunteers pose in their costumes.

Life

Huzzah! Renaissance fest returning

Turkey leg and puffed garment fanatics, the yearning is finally over.