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Langley woodworker makes super bowls

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

(Photo provided) Nora Nickum is the author of the new book, “Twelve Daring Grays.”

Life

Bainbridge Island author pens tale about Sounders

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

Jonathan Kline

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Good Cheer names Jonathan Kline as new executive director

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

Andrea Downs

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School board member, CADA executive director running for auditor

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

Photo by Florian Graner

Life

Sound Waters University returns to Coupeville

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

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Business

Steamy new business rolls onto Whidbey

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

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Life

Farm sanctuary opens doors for free animal therapy

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

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3 injured in multi-car crash on South Whidbey

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

(Photo provided by South Whidbey Fire/EMS) The multi-level training structure is equipped with rooms for fighting different types of fires.

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South Whidbey Fire/EMS unveils new training structure

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

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.

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Child Fatality Review program to launch in Island County

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

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

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Life

Saratoga Orchestra presents ‘In the Bleak Midwinter’

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

(Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record) Parking fees at the Humphrey Road lot in Clinton will soon go up.

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Parking fees to increase at Humphrey Road lot

Parking at one of the commuter lots before boarding the Clinton ferry will be pricier starting Feb 1