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Presentation to dive into northern elephant seals of Whidbey

Garry Heinrich is a response coordinator for the Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network

Photo by Beth Chamberlin
Nels Auchterlonie, age 5, uses all of his strength to lift up a pumpkin bigger than his torso.

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Pick and choose a pumpkin patch

Beyond the ubiquitous orange gourds, several island farms offer activities.

Photo by Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue

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Dog sole victim in Central Whidbey residential fire

Firefighters responded to a residential fire at 7:28 a.m. Friday on Fort Casey Road.

Photo by David Welton

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Dead deer may be sign of disease on Whidbey

Mysterious deer deaths have people wondering if a deadly disease may be in the population.

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Bizarre police chase begins on Whidbey, ends in crash

Prosecutors charge Andrew I. Newman with attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle.

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Whidbey crab catch is bountiful

Coupeville residents Bill Smith and Carla Holderman spend their weekends chasing Dungeness crab.

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Driver charged with vehicular assault

Driver who caused a car crash on North Whidbey had a blood-alcohol level four times the legal limit.

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Candidate forums start next week

Several candidate forums are being held next week ahead of the Nov. 4 general election.

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Found in bottle, Whidbey critter now an ‘ambassador’

A Giant Pacific octopus is a star attraction at the Western Washington University’s public aquarium.

Photo by David Welton

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South Whidbey Record staff named among best in state

Erickson was named Feature Writer of the Year for third time; David Welton named Best Photographer.

Photo by Marina Blatt
Concepción Contreras holds up a photo of her mobile home’s dirty water.

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Oak Harbor mobile home park residents bemoan sewer, water problems

Owner said she’s trying to annex park into city to hook into water, sewer systems.

Photo provided by MaryJane Lungren
The five Mr. South Whidbey contestants with the pageant’s two emcees. From left, Nathen Wilkie, Jeremie Canty, Tim Leonard, Ken Stange, Victor Ramos, Christian Albright and Isaac Leitz.

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Mr. South Whidbey sets a record

The five contestants raised over $72,000, far surpassing the $40,000 from last year’s competition.

Photo by David Welton
Nik Williams clips grapes off the vine.

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Friends of the vine: A community picks grapes at Whidbey winery

Spoiled Dog draws volunteers year after year for the harvest day.