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Jeff Stoner and Kim Taylor co-own Greenbank Cidery which recently opened a tasting a room in Coupeville.

Business

Greenbank Cidery opens tasting room

A new place to drink and gather has opened in downtown Coupeville.

Photo by David Welton

News

Tiny house project makes big progress, still seeks volunteers

A tiny housing village in Langley nearing completion is in search of more volunteers.

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Life

Mobile Turkey Unit gears up for 24th year of service

A South Whidbey holiday tradition of giving is in search of more volunteers.

News

Merwine resigns from Coupeville School Board

The Coupeville School Board will begin the search for a new director.

Photo by David Welton

Life

End of an era: Midwife retires, Greenbank Birth Center closes

After three decades, midwife Cynthia Jaffe is ready to make her exit from the profession.

Photos by David Welton
Magician JR Russell attempts to pull something out of his ear. For the past eight years, Russell has been teaching magic to kids with a side of life skills.

Life

Sleight of hand: Popular classes are about more than magic

Oak Harbor magician JR Russell has been performing and teaching classes for the past eight years.

Campbell (left) and Felici (right)

News

Sheriff, deputy duel it out in campaign

A somewhat-bitter rematch is playing out between the Island County sheriff and a veteran deputy.

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PaulBen McElwain of Island Beach Access and Jim Rogers of Rotary Club of Whidbey Westside roll out the new mats at Robinson Beach in Freeland.

News

Beach group rolls out the welcome mats

An accessibility project seven years in the making finally celebrated its completion in Freeland.

Vice President Kamala Harris announces the first allocation of $1 billion for zero- and low-emission school buses in the country.

News

Vice president, student meet at electric bus event

Vice President Kamala Harris visited the South Whidbey School District.

News

Judge is asked to cut the number of Growler flights

The state Attorney General’s Office is asking a judge to require the Navy to cut number of flights.

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Tim Hazelo, a Republican who lives on North Whidbey, is challenging incumbent Commissioner Janet St. Clair, a Democrat who lives on Camano Island.

News

Commissioner candidates set distinct priorities

Tim Hazelo, a Republican, is challenging incumbent Commissioner Janet St. Clair, a Democrat.

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News

Two levies key to new fire station

Oak Harbor residents will notice something unusual on the ballot this year.

Photos by David Welton
Ben Honeycutt is one of 15 costumed volunteer actors who provide the jump scares for those brave enough to walk through the haunted fort at Fort Casey State Park.

Life

Nights of the haunted fort

For the past seven years, the park’s military fort has turned into something sinister every October.