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A truck brings in helical anchors to a Whidbey Shores property to pin the new foundation. (Photo courtesy of Reddan Construction)

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Residents lift homes to protect against sea level rise

Some fed up property owners decided to bite the bullet and raise their home above the flood zone.

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Rate hike proposed for Cascadia Water customers

Cascadia Water notified customers that increased rates will reflect additional revenue of $1,788,793

Photo by David Welton

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Swordplay group brings chivalry to Whidbey

Gather ‘round and behold this new opportunity to practice the noble art of swordsmanship.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Searching for purpose: A reporter’s journey through her star chart

Astrology has long been one of Graham Gori’s passions.

Photo by David Welton
South Whidbey Elementary School students release salmon into Maxwelton Creek in 2023.

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Tests show half of Whidbey’s streams polluted

When Island County Natural Resources found half of the island’s streams are polluted.

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Hospice services get a new building

WhidbeyHealth Hospice will soon have their own space outside of the hospital in Coupeville.

Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Neuberger
Chaplain, Lt Col, USAF (Ret) Jeffrey Neuberger stands with a wounded soldier, Gareth Evans, in Iraq.

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Keeping the faith: Whidbey chaplain reflects on his years of service

Whidbey resident, retired Air Force lieutenant colonel owes his careers to the First Amendment.

Photo by David Welton
A toddler is suspicious of the Easter Bunny during last year’s egg hunt in Clinton.

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Whidbey offers Easter extravaganza for all

Oak Harbor residents have until Friday to help cheerleaders raise money for uniforms.

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Coupeville Boys Girls Club gets $500k grant

The Boys & Girls Club in Coupeville was allocated $500,000 for the construction of a new gymnasium.

Around 50 people from a few months old to seniors encircled a propane firepit by a beautiful historic barn of the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds. (Photo courtesy of David Stern)

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Islanders celebrates spring with drum circle

Spring is here, and about 50 South Whidbey noisemakers gathered Tuesday evening to celebrate.

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Ferry line threat leads to arrest

A man is accused of threatening to slash a driver’s tires because he felt she cut him off…

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From Oak Harbor to Paisley Park: Whidbey artist brings wood to life

In four years, Chad Pilkington has carved birds, aliens, turtles, dinosaurs, Bruiser and more.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Puppy love: Clinton pet center raises funds for rescue animals

Critters and Co. has provided refuge for 225 animals, including 97 dogs and puppies.