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Fluke the gray whale takes a moment to feed.

Life

Puget Sound gray whales are getting names

Cetacean enthusiasts have the opportunity to give names to members of the population of gray whales.

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Former South Whidbey Port director returns

Stan Reeves has resigned from his role, and a familiar face may be taking his place.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Wild and woolly on Whidbey

Couple raises rare llama-like animals for fiber

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The brand-new playground equipment at Freeland Park is designed to challenge the senses.

News

New playground installed at Freeland Park

A highly anticipated project to replace aging playground equipment was recently completed.

Photo by David Welton
Willow Skaggs, 7, enjoys a drink from TONIC Juice & Remedy, a new business in downtown Langley.

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Drinking in wellness

If you’re in need of a healthy snack, look no further than Langley’s newest businesses.

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Life

Whidbey program nurtures, mentors parents

Parents have received much-needed support from Mother Mentors of Whidbey Island.

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Comet the harbor porpoise surfaces near Burrows Pass.

Life

Whale Center event is on porpoise

Those interested in becoming citizen scientists can attend an upcoming virtual training March 29.

Photo by David Welton
Jeremy Kyncl of Hierophant Meadery holds an award-winning bottle of Butterbee, a popular butterscotch-flavored mead produced in Freeland. Kyncl is the speaker at two upcoming library talks, which center on bees, honey and the brews he makes.

Life

Whidbey Reads abuzz with sweet events

At Hierophant Meadery in Freeland, Jeremy Kyncl and Michelle Scandalis are as busy as bees.

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A new whale bell in Langley has been donated by Tom and Anna Larson.

News

Whale bell replaced in Langley park

Community members have worked together to install a new whale bell in Langley’s seaside park.

Photo by David Welton
Clinton resident and artist Louie Rochon works the dough of what will soon be focaccia bread. Baking is his newest creative outlet.

Life

Art is all you knead

Standing in his cozy kitchen, Louie Rochon douses a sticky mixture of focaccia with olive oil.

Photo by Rhonda Salerno
Sul ka dub (Freddie Lane) and Waq’usqideb (Mike Evans), Chair of the Sduhubs (Snohomish) Tribe of Indians.

News

Totem pole journeys to Whidbey Island

After some delay, the Totem Pole Journey to Protect Oak Flat is coming to Whidbey Island at last.

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Life

Freeland concert series offers medley of performances

An upcoming concert series offers a wide variety of musical performances this spring and summer.

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Events help veterans navigate benefits

Veterans can get help at two upcoming informational sessions at the Whidbey Veterans Resource Center