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Dr. Gina Bernal, physical therapist at Prism PT in Greenbank, deals with blackberry vines. Bernal volunteered to help with landscape clearing at Julie Hougom’s home in Clinton

Life

Hearts Hammers honor legacies of Jimmy Scullin, Lynn Willeford

The annual event reflected the can-do spirit of its late founder and one of its beloved volunteers.

Protests hold signs in Bayview on the day that shots were heard from a nearby residence. (Photo by Barbara Wolf Terao)

News

Prosecutor declines to file charges against man who fired gun near protest

Banks sent out his analysis of the evidence and the law in a memo Friday morning.

News

Teen accused of kidnapping, robbery at Oak Harbor grocery store

The defendant allegedly displayed a gun and pistol-whipped a 17-year-old boy.

Photo by David Welton
Fishermen cast for salmon at Ebey’s Landing in Central Whidbey.

Sports

Whidbey anglers in for a ‘pink’ treat this salmon season

State officials expect a strong pink salmon run this year, and Whidbey is poised for the catch

The South Whidbey High School wind ensemble practices under Chris Harshman’s direction. (Photo by David Welton)

Life

School music director retires on a high note

Harshman will put away his baton as his career with the South Whidbey schools comes to a close

Photo by Harry Anderson
Keith Jordan stands beside his biggest septic pumping truck, which holds 5,000 gallon of stuff.

Business

Rockin’ a Hard Place: Working hard to become No. 1 in the No. 2 business

Keith Jordan founded Dirty Deeds Septic to service all of Whidbey.

News

Man leads police on car, foot pursuits on South Whidbey

A 22-year-old South Whidbey man is accused of stealing a car, among other things.

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News

Charge dismissed in Oak Harbor hate crime case

The judge granted a defense motion to dismiss the single hate crime charge against Tyler Dinsmoor.

Photo by David Welton

Business

Japanese restaurant rolls into Bayview Corner

Earlier this month, Joan Samson and Ed Hodson opened Japonica Diner on South Whidbey.

Photo by Luisa Loi
The cast of High School Musical performs the show's most iconic song, "We're All in This Together."

Life

Oak Harbor High School musical bops to the top

High School Musical will run from 7 to 9 p.m. on May 1-3 and 8-10.

News

Man fired shotgun into dirt berm during Bayview protest, police say

The Record obtained incident reports on the high-profile case through a public records request.

News

State utilities commission rejects Cascadia Water revenue increase

A tariff increase that would have affected over 1,000 customers on Whidbey Island.

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Life

‘Reverence, ritual and rhythm’: Waldorf School celebrates 40 years on Whidbey

A Festival of Flowers is planned for 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 10.