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Whidbey News Group reporter Karina Andrew runs from Goss Lake after completing the first leg of the Whidbey Island Triathlon July 22. (Photo by David Welton)

Sports

Completing triathlon is a feat in itself

Over 100 individuals took part in the 27th annual Whidbey Island Triathlon on July 22.

(Photo by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

News

Wild rabbit on Whidbey tests positive for hemorrhagic disease

The state’s first wild cottontail rabbit to test positive for the disease was found on Whidbey.

The Mutiny Bay boat launch on Robinson Beach has been closed for years. (Photo by David Welton)

News

Island County eyes $3.4 million boat ramp

Construction of an elevated boat ramp at Robinson Beach in Freeland won’t be cheap.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Down to earth: Whidbey builder teaches the use of natural materials

Eli Adadow hopes to inspire others to use materials that can be found in their own backyards.

Photo by David Welton

News

Fire destroys farm building, equipment on Central Whidbey

Special agents with the National Park Service are investigating a fire in a large storage building that destroyed…

News

Pool bond slated for November ballot

The Parks and Recreation District will have a $27 million bond on the general election ballot.

Photo by Heather Kline

Life

Critter contests add whimsy to fair

Speedy guinea pigs and well-dressed sheep will take part in the Whidbey Island Fair this year.

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Life

SWHS class of ‘83 reunites

The class of 1983 is preparing to return to South Whidbey for its 40th high school reunion.

Photo by Rachel Haight/Orca Network

News

Minke whale visits Deception Pass

Orca Network received five sighting reports of minke whales, including one at Deception Pass Bridge.

News

Meth smoker causes ferry cancellation

The passenger caused an extra hour of delay for the Clinton-Mukilteo ferry Monday afternoon.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Graham Ray, center, stars as the titular character in "Shrek the Musical" at the Whidbey Playhouse. In this scene, Shrek and a host of exiled fairytale creatures rally in preparation to fight back against the evil Lord Farquaad and declare they accept themselves and one another as they are.

Life

‘Let your freak flag fly’ at Shrek the Musical

“Shrek the Musical Jr.” opens Friday at the playhouse, showcasing a cast of almost 50 young people.

Photo by David Welton
Blake and Brook Willeford examine a strip of film, still left on the reel that The Clyde Theatre used to run to show movies before the digital era.

Business

The show must go on: Historic movie theater in Langley remains relevant

The longest-running owners of an 86-year-old movie theater in Langley can agree on one thing: COVID didn’t kill…

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Andre Feriante is the creator of the Whidbey Island Guitar Festival.

Life

Guitar festival strums its way to Langley

A Grammy-winning artist with island roots is just one of many musicians joining the lineup