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Whidbey’s dyed-in-the-wool sheep farmer
A mix of Romney and Romeldale sheep of all shades roam the farm’s acreage.
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Nichols Bros. asks governor to split ferry contract
CEO Gavin Higgins sent a letter urging that the companies each build two of the ferries.
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Meerkerk Gardens offers bountiful color and wildlife
The peak rhodie blossoming season runs from late March to early June.
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Enso House ready for next reincarnation
A nonprofit that provided hospice care for over a hundred guests is facing the end of its own…
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Oak Harbor waterfront redevelopment meeting set for May 15
The community will get a peek at potential ideas during a virtual meeting set for Thursday, May 15.
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Nichols Brothers bid for hybrid-electric ferries comes in high
Bids were submitted by the Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Florida and Whidbey’s own Nichols Brothers.
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‘Shimmy Mob’ belly dances across Whidbey for awareness
Outfitted in hot pink T-shirts, the jangling troupe of women danced at seven different locations.
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Oak Harbor test drive turns criminal
Tiffany A. Cleaver appeared in Island County Superior Court May 9.
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Eight candidates emerge for hospital board during filing week
Three of the five WhidbeyHealth board seats on the board will be on the ballot.
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Land Trust works to protect land leased from state
The nonprofit is proposing a partnership with the county to protect seven properties.
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Filmmaker captures ‘Orcas – Life in Black and White’
Whidbey resident Florian Graner will present “Orcas - Life in Black and White” at the Clyde Theater.
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Musical heart of the church is ready to retire
Nearly every Sunday for the past five decades, Kathy Fox filled the sanctuary with organ music.
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County resolution to atone for racist property deeds
About 900 properties in the county have covenants restricting non-white people from homes.