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    Articles by Kira Erickson
    Activists wrap kids in care
    Activists wrap kids in care
    By Kira Erickson • January 24, 2020 1:30 am

    Combining the generosity and artistry of the South Whidbey community with a healthy dose of activism, Luanne Seymour found a…

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    Whidbey activists craft pouches to help orphaned baby wildlife in Australia
    Whidbey activists craft pouches to help orphaned baby...
    By Kira Erickson • January 21, 2020 1:30 am

    In some cases, social media really can serve as the great unifier.

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    Crunch time: Family’s granola business growing quickly
    Crunch time: Family’s granola business growing quickly
    By Kira Erickson • January 14, 2020 1:30 am

    When her daughter was growing up, Marybeth Shirley wanted to make her a breakfast option that didn’t contain wheat. Switching…

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    Off-island couple have first baby to be born on Whidbey in 2020
    Off-island couple have first baby to be born...
    By Kira Erickson • January 10, 2020 1:30 am

    Whidbey Island’s first baby of the new year was born to parents from a different island.

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    Ring in the New Year across Whidbey Island
    Ring in the New Year across Whidbey Island
    By Kira Erickson • December 27, 2019 1:30 am

    With New Year’s Eve approaching, there are several different events and celebrations planned for just about everywhere on the island.

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    Green burial plots to be added to cemeter y
    Green burial plots to be added to cemeter...
    By Kira Erickson • December 27, 2019 1:30 am

    The demand for green burial in Langley continues to grow.

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    Photo courtesy of Debbie Stewart                                Orcas J26 and J42 on Dec. 25, near Glendale Beach. J26 is an adult male known as Mike, who spends some quality time traveling very closely with his younger sister J42 known as Echo.
    Orcas visit Whidbey for the holidays
    By Kira Erickson • December 27, 2019 1:30 am

    On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, whale-watchers on the South End were treated with a special present: The J pod…

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    Sound Waters University making waves
    Sound Waters University making waves
    By Kira Erickson • December 24, 2019 1:30 am

    Sound Waters University is an opportunity for participants to learn about everything environmental in the space of just one day.

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    Pet detectives join search for missing service dog
    Pet detectives join search for missing service dog
    By Kira Erickson • December 17, 2019 1:30 am

    A pet detective who hears messages from the dead is using her unusual skills to sniff out the case of…

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    Dolls of historical figures are available at Purple Moon.
    Whidbey offers unique gift ideas
    By Kira Erickson • December 13, 2019 1:30 am

    Shoppers looking for gifts beyond the usual online and big-box options have only to visit some of the many shops…

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    A wild card: South Whidbey resident ventures into tarot reading
    A wild card: South Whidbey resident ventures into...
    By Kira Erickson • December 3, 2019 1:30 am

    Gerry Reed does not look like a stereotypical tarot card reader.

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    Bunny ailment hits Whidbey
    Bunny ailment hits Whidbey
    By Kira Erickson • November 26, 2019 1:30 am

    Now may not be the best time for Whidbey Island residents or visitors to pick up any furry hitchhikers —…

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    Whidbey Clay Center throwing an open house
    Whidbey Clay Center throwing an open house
    By Kira Erickson • November 22, 2019 1:30 am

    Anyone who has ever wanted to learn how to make a ceramic pot or bowl has a prime opportunity.

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