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Omicron sweeps ferry system staff

A week of brutally cold weather and the new COVID-19 variant affected the state ferry system.

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Wildcat sailors set course for Californian regatta

Four high school students will be representing Whidbey Island at an upcoming regatta in California.

Siblings Riley, left, and Lindsey Newman placed first in the mixed pro doubles division at the 2021 USA Pickleball National Championships. The Newmans are South Whidbey High School alumni and professional pickleball players. (Photo by Bruce Yeong)

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Siblings win big in national pickleball tournament

A pair of South Whidbey High School alumni and siblings who have made pickleball their full-time job saw…

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Langley creates yet another citizen committee

The Langley City Council has authorized the establishment of yet another city committee to be led by citizen…

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Fatal crash closes highway for hours

A woman was killed and two others injured in a collision that ended in a car fire near…

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Pet whispering

After a near-death experience, a South Whidbey shifted her focus to communicating with animals.

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Omicron may already be present on Whidbey, according to health officer

The newest variant, omicron, was first detected in Thurston, Pierce and King counties on Dec. 4.

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Power outage hits South Whidbey

Strong winds Wednesday morning walloped Whidbey, causing power outages that lasted most of the day.

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Damian Greene resigning from school board

In a letter, Greene wrote that there are issues he “can no longer support in good conscience.”

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Couple knits together businesses

A former postal service worker has opened a new business that combines knitting with cocktails.

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Langley’s sales tax receipts remain high

Revenue from sales tax continues to soar in Langley, surpassing monthly totals from years past.

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Seawall Park whipped by the wind

A popular walking spot in Langley weathered some damages from last month’s severe windstorm.

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Whidbey real estate market showing no signs of slowing

Real estate prices all around the state are continuing to increase as inventory remains low.