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    Articles by Kira Erickson
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    4-H flourishes in Island County
    By Kira Erickson • February 6, 2026 1:30 am

    Despite unprecedented challenges over the past few years, enrollment has increased.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Langley woodworker makes super bowls
    By Kira Erickson • February 6, 2026 1:30 am

    A former educator and lifelong woodworker nears completion of his 1,000th bowl.

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    (Photo provided) Nora Nickum is the author of the new book, “Twelve Daring Grays.”
    Bainbridge Island author pens tale about Sounders
    By Kira Erickson • February 3, 2026 1:30 am

    Author Nora Nickum visited Whidbey a couple years ago to spot the majestic gray whales.

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    Jonathan Kline
    Good Cheer names Jonathan Kline as new executive...
    By Kira Erickson • February 3, 2026 1:30 am

    Good Cheer’s new executive director is a familiar face in the South Whidbey community.

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    Andrea Downs
    School board member, CADA executive director running for...
    By Kira Erickson • January 30, 2026 1:30 am

    Andrea Downs filed with the PDC this month to run for the elected office as a Democratic candidate.

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    Photo by Florian Graner
    Sound Waters University returns to Coupeville
    By Kira Erickson • January 30, 2026 1:30 am

    Food webs in the marine ecosystem is the theme of this year’s conference.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Steamy new business rolls onto Whidbey
    By Kira Erickson • January 30, 2026 1:30 am

    Central Whidbey couple Caris and Ryan Tucker launched Driftwood Sauna Co earlier this month.

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    Photo by Jason Rafael
    Farm sanctuary opens doors for free animal therapy
    By Kira Erickson • January 27, 2026 1:30 am

    Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary is hosting an animal therapy open house from noon to 5 p.m. this Sunday.

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    Photo provided by Island County Sheriff's Office
    3 injured in multi-car crash on South Whidbey
    By Kira Erickson • January 27, 2026 1:30 am

    The driver responsible for the accident was cited the next day for failing to yield.

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    (Photo provided by South Whidbey Fire/EMS) The multi-level training structure is equipped with rooms for fighting different types of fires.
    South Whidbey Fire/EMS unveils new training structure
    By Kira Erickson • January 27, 2026 1:30 am

    The structure will allow firefighters to safely navigate a burning room.

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    This data from the state Department of Children, Youth and Families shows a large increase in child fatalities and near fatalities, attributed to the rise in fentanyl.
    Child Fatality Review program to launch in Island...
    By Kira Erickson • January 23, 2026 1:30 am

    It will identify risk factors leading to fatalities and recommend strategies to prevent children’s death.

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    Island County childhood vaccination rates lag behind state
    Island County childhood vaccination rates lag behind state
    By Kira Erickson • January 20, 2026 1:30 am

    On-time vaccinations decreased by 10% for young children in the past five years.

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    Saratoga Orchestra presents ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’
    By Kira Erickson • January 20, 2026 1:30 am

    For a reflective evening of candlelit chamber music, look no further than an upcoming concert.

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