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From left, Jonathan Shields and Jonathan Brady have been helping with the construction of homes for families in need.

Life

Exceptional Academy builds skills, new homes

Two young men have been setting an example for their peers with disabilities.

News

Rotary needs help feeding children

The Rotary Club of Oak Harbor is asking for community support to help feed kids during the weekends.

Longtime Whidbey diver Jan Kocian examines some plumose anemones off Whidbey Island. (Photo courtesy of Jan Kocian)

Life

Whidbey diver-turned-citizen scientist provides ongoing data

Kocian started diving rivers and freshwater quarries in Czechoslovakia in 1964.

Photo by Matt Simms

Sports

Falcon swimmers advance to state meet

The entire South Whidbey boys swim team is headed to the state competition this week.

News

Police warn of ‘hot batch’ of fentanyl

A drug enforcement agency is warning about a “hot batch” of fentanyl products circulating locally.

Eastern Washington cattle breeder Duane Mickelsen (left) and actor Carl Weathers (right) showing cattle at the Yakima County Fairgrounds. (Photo courtesty of Duane Mickelsen)

News

Residents remember Carl Weathers, actor and Whidbey cattle rancher

Weathers passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home on Feb. 1.

News

Langley adopts Gaza ceasefire resolution

South Whidbey urged the council to adopt a resolution in response to the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

News

Island County suspends food inspections amid complaints

The suspension happened after about 30 Whidbey restaurateurs complained about the food inspector.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Beloved Langley shopkeeper retiring at age 85

A longtime shopkeeper in Langley is hanging up her hat after three decades of selling clothing.

Photo by Sam Fletcher

Business

Northwest Wildlife Sanctuary offers up-close visits

Life’s greatest joy for Dave Coleburn comes from interacting with animals.

News

Four candidates who are hoping to earn a seat on the Port of Coupeville Board of Commissioners

A veteran, an event organizer, a firefighter and a farmer are four candidates who, as of Feb. 5,…

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Business

Roller Barn’s haunted house has Valentine’s theme

This Saturday, Jack’s Twisted Barn is returning to Oak Harbor’s Roller Barn

Matt Hoar wears all the colors of Mardi Gras, including a purple beard. (Photo by David Welton)

Life

Let the good times roll this Fat Tuesday

Goosefoot plans to host its 8th annual Mardi Gras party at Bayview Community Hall.