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Sale of cemetery plots on the rise

Within the first three months of this year, 21 traditional plots have been sold in the cemetery.

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Ferry system floats plan to restore service

A plan dedicated to restoring ferry service to pre-pandemic levels may bring hope to riders.

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Black-led organization to lease Whidbey land for ‘agroecology farm village’

Future generations of farmers will be stewards of a prime piece of farmland, thanks to one donor.

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Langley City Council meeting time changed back again

Some members of the public told the council they opposed the first change.

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Lolita retires from Miami aquarium spotlight

The second oldest killer whale in captivity is off the clock and may return home to the Salish…

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Farewell, the Viking way

Friends of Peter Hansen celebrated his life on the second anniversary of his passing March 5.

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South Whidbey sculptor remembered

Freeland resident and prolific sculptor Hank Nelson passed away Feb. 28 at the age of 84.

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State auditor issues finding against Langley

The audit found that the city’s internal controls over its financial operations were inadequate.

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Clarinetist, composer returns to share the music

A South Whidbey alum is tuning up for her first show at the Whidbey Island Center for the…

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County homeless count makes timely return

An important mandatory event concerning Whidbey’s most vulnerable residents was recently reinstated.

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A fire ignited by a generator Monday caused damage to the outside of a South Whidbey home.

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Generator fire damages exterior of Clinton home

No one was injured in a house fire caused by a generator Monday near Clinton.

(Photo by Ned Farley) Patricia Duff and Jeff Natter starred in OutCast Productions’ “Mr. & Mrs. Fitch,” which ran in November 2021.

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OutCast Productions readies launch of 10th season

A South Whidbey theater company will finally have the chance to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

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At long last, county building permits hastened

Getting a building permit approved from Island County recently got a whole lot quicker.