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Earth Sanctuary owner and founder Chuck Pettis stands beside a tree dedicated to his sister, Lydia Pettis. Chuck Pettis is offering others the chance to honor a loved one with the purchase of a memorial tree. Photo by Kira Erickson/Whidbey News-Times.

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The greener good: Purchase a tree as a tribute

South Whidbey’s Earth Sanctuary is offering a ripe opportunity.

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Panel looking at South Whidbey passenger ferry

A passengers-only ferry between South Whidbey and Everett is one of nine possible routes being considered in a…

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Whidbey Children’s Theatre offers online classes

The Whidbey Children’s Theatre was just one week and five rehearsals away from the opening night of its…

Driver loses control, tips his truck

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Driver loses control, tips his truck

A 59-year-old man sustained minor injuries following a rollover accident north of Freeland Sunday afternoon, according to the…

Johnson named to South Whidbey School Board seat

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Johnson named to South Whidbey School Board seat

Johnson named to South Whidbey School Board seat

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Greene pulls ahead of Howard in final election results

Greene pulls ahead of Howard in final election results

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Mail-in voting not a concern for county officials

Mail-in voting not a concern for county officials

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Langley directs funds toward its initiative against systemic racism

The Langley City Council has taken its next step towards promoting racial justice with the passing of a…

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Virus testing remains available

WhidbeyHealth is continuing to offer COVID-19 testing, free of charge in many cases, to a broad range of…

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Series of big-ticket county projects in works

Several new improvement projects are in the works for Central and South Whidbey.

Back to nature

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Back to nature

Like so many other schools on the island, the Whidbey Island Waldorf School has had to make adjustments…

Whidbey Island Music Festival goes virtual

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Whidbey Island Music Festival goes virtual

The greatest composers probably didn’t imagine that centuries after writing their opuses, people would be performing them for…

Oak Harbor Public Schools decide on plan for fall opening

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Oak Harbor Public Schools decide on plan for fall opening

The Oak Harbor School Board made the unanimous decision Monday night to employ a phased plan for reopening…