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Lawsuit filed over dock damage

A Canadian tugboat company is being sued for damaging a dock owned by the Port of South Whidbey.

A ferry heads out from Mukilteo toward Clinton during the evening commute in 2022. (Ryan Berry / The Everett Herald)

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Ferry system braces for abundance of travelers

About 67,000 travelers are expected to take a ferry either to or from Whidbey this Thanksgiving.

This map of the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds shows the Port of South Whidbey’s boundaries, outlined in red. Concession stands, at far left, are not fully on the property.

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School board okays inclusion in port’s feasibility study

Port of South Whidbey commissioners will assess whether housing is possible.

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Campaign for pickleball courts welcomes donations

Donations will fund a half-million-dollar project to build new public courts on South Whidbey.

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New coalition seeks fix for ferries, hosts summit

A new citizen action movement prepares to host its first legislative summit just a boat ride away.

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Piper Reva is a performing artist and Whidbey resident for the past 15 years.

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Tale of grief, healing coming to South Whidbey stage

A performer hopes to bring the community together with her multi-media, one-woman show.

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Woman airlifted following collision

A Freeland woman was seriously injured in a vehicular collision Friday afternoon on the highway.

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Langley officers receive commendations

Two Langley police officers were recognized this week for going above and beyond in their jobs.

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Impactful ink: Langley artist tattoos with purpose

For breast cancer survivors, a tattoo is a meaningful way for women to reclaim their bodies.

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Citizens bemoan proposed utility rate increases

Langley residents are facing utility rate increases on top of already big bills.

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Volunteers for Mobile Turkey Unit assemble Thanksgiving meals.

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Turkey Day nonprofit mobilizes for 26th year

The volunteers behind Mobile Turkey Unit are already looking ahead to Thanksgiving.

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Plenty of art supplies and giftwrapping materials can be found at the new rePurpose reuse and recycling center.

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Reuse, recycling center opens on fairgrounds

A zero-waste group has moved to a spacious location on South Whidbey.

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The House of Hope, which opened in 2015, has provided a place to stay for many families, including Tanya Gran, the Whidbey Homeless Coalition’s current executive director.

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Whidbey Homeless Coalition celebrates 10th year

Anonprofit organization that has been supporting some of the most vulnerable community members.