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This image shows the aftermath of a dike in Cultus Bay that was destroyed by a flood. (Photo provided by Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office)

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South Whidbey salmon recovery project receives grant

A project sponsored by the Tulalip Tribes focusing on Cultus Bay won a $314,395 grant.

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Cascadia Water customer rates to rise by 49%

The change is down from the 107% increase the company had previously requested.

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Woodbeys showcases Clinton’s creative spirit

The 4-foot-tall wooden dolls started popping up outside of the South Whidbey businesses in 2024.

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Queen-Bee Pantry board members take a photo with Santa at last year's Christmas Toy Drive.

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Greenbank-based food pantry gearing up for holiday programs

Queen-Bee Pantry is collecting donations for its “Gathering to Give” Thanksgiving baskets

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Langley store has no cents

The downtown Langley grocery store is no longer accepting or giving out pennies as change.

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Gender-neutral school restrooms cause a stir

Rumors about gender-neutral restrooms in future South Whidbey schools have raised safety concerns.

(Photo provided) This map, included in the narrative for the project, shows the approximate location of the proposed structure.

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Freeland resident seeks zoning interpretation for hydrotherapy project

The owner of a lot is seeking to build a large structure for Buddhist meditation and hydrotherapy.

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Bayview Hall to host spooky autumnal events

The Whidbey Island Music Portal, or WIMP, presents three upcoming events at Bayview Community Hall.

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LIHI comes better prepared for community meeting

A Low Income Housing Institute project on South Whidbey has thus far yielded positive outcomes.

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Newborn orca calf spotted near Whidbey

Though the exact time of its birth is unknown, the first sighting was in Saratoga Passage Thursday.

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Upcoming meeting to be held on Harbor Inn project in Freeland

The Low Income Housing Institute, LIHI, will host its first community meeting in over two years.

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Navy veteran helps bring film on Ukrainian art to Langley theater

Nonprofit that carries out volunteer work in Ukraine is bringing a documentary to The Clyde Theatre.

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Koneksi Co-Creative Gallery in Clinton mixes art with community

Rocky Jensen opened space where visitors can Whidbey art, play music, add to mural.