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Langley City Council approves expansion of green burial

People are dying to get into Langley Woodmen Cemetery.

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Queen-Bee Pantry is a new nonprofit organization that aims to minimize food insecurity.

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A nonprofit organization is providing food and holiday events for community members.

A new nonprofit organization is providing food, kids’ activities and holiday events for community members in need.

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Island County employees practice fire safety training.

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Events to prepare Whidbey denizens for natural hazards

Organizers of a few upcoming South End events are hoping to help the public better prepared.

Photos by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
Shawn Van Giesen shares a tender moment with Heineken, a giant white Bantam chicken.

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Clinton man hopes to start backyard bird club

An avid avian fan is looking to share his knowledge with others by starting a bird club.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
Sean McArthur transfers some bacon onto a baking sheet in the kitchen of Whidbey Doughnuts, a beloved restaurant popular for its pastries, breakfast and lunch that is closing after Labor Day.

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D’oh! Whidbey Doughnuts closing shop

Scott Parks got the keys to the space on Bayview Corner that would become Whidbey Doughnuts.

Photo by David Welton

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Housing purple birds of summer

A group of neighbors and friends have acted as landlords to a unique group of feathery tenants.

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Whidbey Institute celebrates 50 years

People can participate in a number of events commemorating the Whidbey Institute’s 50th anniversary.

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Freeland Cat Cottage manager retires after 17 years

Judy Dewing is leaving behind the purr-fect job for a new adventure – retirement.

Photo by South Whidbey Fire/EMS Division Chief Alex Magallon

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Fire razes Clinton home to the ground

A South Whidbey resident lost everything in a devastating fire late Saturday night.

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Freeland gift shop celebrates 25 years of spirituality

Llynya Carey is constantly on the lookout for something that nourishes the spirit.

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Small cast brings cabaret to Whidbey

Broadway showtunes meet life lessons in a unique cabaret performance coming to South Whidbey.

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Whidbey to celebrate National Night Out

Residents on both ends of Whidbey Island can enjoy a National Night Out next week.

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South Whidbey seamstress sews her way to Grand Champion

Carole Wagner nabbed the Grand Champion prize for her quilt at the Whidbey Island Fair.