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Two people injured in Feb. 10 car accident

Two Whidbey Island residents were injured in a Feb. 10 accident on South Whidbey.

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South Whidbey Historical Society President William Haroldson proudly holds a paper copy of Whidbey’s will. He has been studying Whidbey’s life for the past 20 years, and even brought back a reprint of a portrait of the naval explorer from England in 2003.

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Joseph Whidbey’s will discovered, donated to South Whidbey Historical Society

While sifting through his late father’s belongings, Curt Leach discovered something extraordinary.

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Central Whidbey fire district may seek levy lid lift

Central Whidbey Fire may soon seek a levy lid lift to pay for additional full-time firefighters.

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From left, Adriana Froman, Dana Rivo and Eclipse Garrett perform as Donna and the Dynamos.

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Disco takes the stage at Oak Harbor High School

The high school is putting on its first musical in five years, featuring sequins and disco music.

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Animal cruelty charges against Whidbey woman may be amended

Island County prosecutors may seek to prove aggravating circumstances in an animal cruelty case.

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Oink! Porcine runaways find sanctuary

Thanks to Ballydidean Farm Sanctuary in Clinton, the ham is no longer on the lam.

Photo by David Welton

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Love abounds in old messages found beneath historic Freeland Hall

Love is – literally – written into the Freeland Hall foundation

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New animal advocacy group calls for change in Island County

A new group works to improve animal welfare through stricter county codes and stronger enforcement.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
Callahan McVay peers through a telescope on First Street in Langley. During the pandemic, the Langley Main Street Association installed the telescopes, which make for great whale-watching opportunities.

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Main Street program helps revitalize downtown areas on Whidbey Island

Whidbey Island has a total of three Main Street associations.

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Dried flower bouquets from Foxtail Farm make a unique Valentine’s gift that will last all year.

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Valentine’s Day spreads the love on Whidbey

Treat that special someone at a number of events taking place on Whidbey for Valentine’s Day.

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SPIN Cafe offers warm, healthy meals to guests.

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SPIN Cafe awarded $600K for homeless services

An Oak Harbor nonprofit was awarded federal money that will allow it to move to a new location.

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Adam J. Belanger is wanted on a $25,000 arrest warrant.

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Whidbey man wanted on warrant seen with gun, tactical vest

Deputies are looking for a man wanted on an arrest warrant, last seen in the Greenbank area.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Lt. Peggy Dente, left, and Lt. Lyndsay Evans will take part in the flyover at the Super Bowl this Sunday.

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Whidbey aviators set to buzz Super Bowl

A flight crew from NAS Whidbey will represent the U.S. Navy in the traditional Super Bowl flyover.