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Prisoner sues Island County sheriff over records request

A convicted rapist filed a lawsuit against ICSO over alleged violations of the Public Records Act.

Photo by David Welton

Business

Charcuterie business open in Freeland

Biercuterie offers artisan cheeses, cured meats, craft beers and other delights fit for a picnic.

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The Klompen Canal race.

Life

Holland Happening returns to Dutch roots

Holland will happen, but Dutchier, this weekend in Oak Harbor.

Graham Gori

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South Whidbey shaman running for Seattle mayor

A South Whidbey shaman and former restaurateur wants to help bring change to the Emerald City.

Photo by Kirstin Clauson
Anza Muenchow of Maha Farm sold her vegetables at last year’s South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market.

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Farmers market season opens this month

April is the perfect time to get outside and do some shopping at Whidbey’s farmers markets.

Photo by Luisa Loi

Sports

Teen wins national Collie Club title

An Oak Harbor teen has won the Best in Show title at the Collie Club of America’s National…

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Fireworks may return to Langley, quietly

Come this July, the skies of Langley could be lit with fireworks once again.

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Woman charged with felony after dog attacks child

A woman faces a felony charge for allegedly owning a potentially dangerous dog that injured a girl.

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Residents strive to live a green lifestyle

Two South Whidbey residents have embraced a lifestyle where they minimize their waste.

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Coupeville to study reuse of water

Coupeville will look at ways to reuse treated wastewater and reduce nutrients in the effluent.

Island Gro trimmer Aaron Rogers cleans up the buds of the most recent harvest. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

Business

Locally owned cannabis business grows indoors

The Crandalls, owners of Island Gro, are no strangers to the rollercoaster of recreational legality.

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Whidbey part of statewide drought emergency

The statewide drought could mean water restriction in the future for some residents.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Make art, not waste

South Whidbey students are creating art to raise money for the climate crisis.