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Wanted: Elves for Greenbank holiday market

This year, even Santa Claus finds himself short-staffed.

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Save haven for rescued critters in need of support

Over the past year, Debbie Wilkie has taken in more than 500 unwanted or neglected animals.

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Veterans Day to be observed on Whidbey

There are events happening all across Whidbey Island this week to honor those who have served.

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A ghoulishly good time

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Romance and murder come together on Playhouse stage

The play runs Nov. 4-20. Tickets are available at whidbeyplayhouse.com.

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She wants to give us a laugh while showing us how to share the road

Nancy McCloskey moved back to our Rock in 2020, “two weeks before COVID,” as she likes to say.…

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Mobile Turkey Unit gears up for 24th year of service

A South Whidbey holiday tradition of giving is in search of more volunteers.

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End of an era: Midwife retires, Greenbank Birth Center closes

After three decades, midwife Cynthia Jaffe is ready to make her exit from the profession.

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Playhouse Dental buys candy for troops

Next week, Oak Harbor children can turn their Halloween candy into cash for a good cause.

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Victoria Garza won first prize for her piece entitled “Humility.”

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Jailhouse art wins civility contest

Inmates at the Island County Jail were inspired by an art contest.

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Officer Shantel Ricci experiences a training scenario in the virtual reality world. She wears a headset connected to a backpack and carries a fake firearm.

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Police training takes virtual turn

The virtual reality program is designed to supplement the training police receive.

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Soroptimist holding conference on island

Soroptimist is hosting a conference for high school girls to empower them to pursue career goals.

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Ben Honeycutt is one of 15 costumed volunteer actors who provide the jump scares for those brave enough to walk through the haunted fort at Fort Casey State Park.

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Nights of the haunted fort

For the past seven years, the park’s military fort has turned into something sinister every October.