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Suzie Reynolds demonstrates how to use the new wind phone at Trustland Trails Park.

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No sound but the wind

South Whidbey Islander designates newest phone booth in memory of her son.

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Part of Penn Cove Road to close

A portion of Penn Cove Road will close next month.

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South Whidbey makes a splash at state meet

South Whidbey made a strong showing at the Boys Swim 1A/2A State Meet last week.

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Attendees at last year’s Blessed Are the Peacemakers event sing together.

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Event to honor civil rights legends

Whidbey residents are invited to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this Saturday, Feb. 24.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record

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‘Uke Heads’ unite to collaborate on album

A South Whidbey resident is one of 165 performers on “Uke Heads,” James Hill’s new album.

Photo by David Welton

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The wild bunch: Raccoon sculptures on Whidbey make big impression

Many somethings are busy crawling around a Douglas fir visible from Scatchet Head Road in Clinton.

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Shoreline plan amendment causes a stir

Island County residents have until this Friday, Feb. 16 to weigh in on its coastline.

Photo by Matt Simms

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Falcon swimmers advance to state meet

The entire South Whidbey boys swim team is headed to the state competition this week.

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Langley’s mystery weekend is set for Feb. 24-25

Who killed this year’s victim in the aptly named “The Silence of the Mime?”

Matt Hoar wears all the colors of Mardi Gras, including a purple beard. (Photo by David Welton)

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Let the good times roll this Fat Tuesday

Goosefoot plans to host its 8th annual Mardi Gras party at Bayview Community Hall.

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DNA test cracks Central Whidbey burglary case

A 38-year-old suspected of burglarizing a Coupeville residence was caught thanks to DNA evidence.

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Commissioner Bacon urges lawmakers to prioritize ferry funding

Bacon is speaking up about the dire need for better ferry service on Whidbey Island.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record

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Whidbey farmers collaborate to create children’s book

A children’s book gently explains the process of ethically raising and harvesting turkeys.