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Clinton resident Melissa Ross scans the trees for any sign of the owl that attacked her on Aug. 11 near the entrance of Saratoga Woods. Since the attack she only ventures into the woods with a stick for protection.

Life

A cautionary tale: Woman warns of woods’ safety after owl attack

A South Whidbey woman is now looking up in the trees rather than down at the trail after…

Frank Rose

Life

Longtime arts advocate stays active in community | Bridge

As soon as Frank Rose stepped on Whidbey Island in 1985, he’s been all about the arts. A…

Jim Freeman

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Crowd-pleasing emcee keeps on entertaining | Bridge

At age 69, Jim Freeman is just hitting his stride. The quirky and ever-enthusiastic South Whidbey resident and…

News

Research shows ample supply of sand shrimp

Finding a balance between sand shrimpers and whale watchers will be the million dollar question moving forward for…

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Whidbey Telecom investing $10 mil in fiber optics

Internet speed could increase by as much as 10 times in the near future, with Whidbey Telecom building…

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Churches collaborate to make a difference

An environmental advocacy group is transcending barriers of faith by working together toward a unified goal. And they’ve…

A mudslide that brought two evergreen trees and debris wrecked the back yard of a Maxwelton Beach home on Jan. 22. Water damage to the yard stemmed from a heavy rainstorm that produced over two inches of rain on Jan. 21-22.

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Mudslide leaves mess in Maxwelton yard

A recent mudslide caused havoc in the backyard of a Maxwelton Beach home and widespread flooding throughout the…

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Residents urged to prepare for potentially devastating earthquake on Whidbey fault

Should a powerful earthquake hit the South Whidbey Island Fault, which scientists say is among the most hazardous…