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Mermaids at Ren Faire a shore thing

The Mutiny Mermaid Pod will be at the Whidbey Island Renaissance Faire on Memorial Day weekend.

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Pelican event, bird festival take flight

The Whidbey Audubon Society is offering opportunities this week for the bird-curious.

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Woman accused in drill assault

Prosecutors charged suspect with assault in second degree and fourth degree, obstructing an officer

USDA photo by Phil Eggman
Arndt Property Management owner Damon Arndt is presented with the USDA Rural Development’s Environmental Stewardship Award of Excellence by State Director Helen Price Johnson for his company’s use of renewable energy at their business in Langley.

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South Whidbey businesses receive grants for solar projects

Arndt Property Management and Mutiny Bay Blues got awards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
Christyn Johnson spends some quality time with her flock of Sebastopol goslings. The heritage breed originated in southeastern Europe and the geese are known for their long, curly feathers.

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Whidbey woman raises rare geese with curly feathers

Poultry barn at fair could be filled with Sebastopols thanks to Christyn Johnson’s efforts.

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A family photo of Jack Ng, his siblings and parents. Jack Ng is on the far right with his “Alaska long hair.”

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Restaurant owner celebrates 25 years of China City

For Jack Ng, the American Dream has become a reality with success of his Chinese restaurants.

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Petunia the pig is celebrating her first birthday.

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Petunia the rescue pig to celebrate first birthday

The community is invited to join South Whidbey’s most famous hog for her first birthday.

Graham Gori

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South Whidbey shaman running for Seattle mayor

A South Whidbey shaman and former restaurateur wants to help bring change to the Emerald City.

Photo by Kirstin Clauson
Anza Muenchow of Maha Farm sold her vegetables at last year’s South Whidbey Tilth Farmers Market.

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Farmers market season opens this month

April is the perfect time to get outside and do some shopping at Whidbey’s farmers markets.

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Drop off old prescriptions on upcoming National Drug Take Back Day

South Whidbey residents who have been searching for the opportunity to dispose of old medications can attend a…

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Fireworks may return to Langley, quietly

Come this July, the skies of Langley could be lit with fireworks once again.

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Man suspected of stealing car he crashed

A 36-year-old Freeland man is facing charges for stealing a vehicle.

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Over 300 people turned out in Langley on April 13 for the annual Welcome the Whales parade. Creative costumes could be seen everywhere, including Ursula, the villain in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”

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Parade attracts a marine menagerie

Sea creatures marched down the streets on Saturday for the annual Welcome the Whales Parade.