Life
From waste to wonderful: Farm sanctuary collects leftover produce for animals
Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary in Clinton keeps unsellable produce from heading to the landfill.
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Historic Front Street building may be elevated
Elevation may be preservation when it comes to Coupeville’s historical over-water structures.
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Salish elders remembered for their protective spirits
Bill Bailey and Rosie Cayou passed away within nine days of each other.
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Whidbey Island spared from historic flooding
The atmospheric rivers that caused the persistent precipitation spared Island County.
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Growlers from Whidbey part of buildup near Venezuela
The buildup is part of the escalation of action against Venezuela dictator Nicolas Maduro.
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All hands on deck: Whidbey’s boat builders start recruitment drive
The Whidbey-based company is moving ahead with plans to double its production staff by mid-2026.
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Don’t tread on newts that are on the move
In fact, it’s the tail end of the migration of juvenile newts from the ponds to woodland areas.
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Memorial planned for beloved teacher, Mr. Corrales
Edmundo Corrales was killed in a four-car accident on Highway 20 near Deception Pass.
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Community rallies after car smashes Freeland business
Noel Nic’Fergusson was standing behind the register in Wild Birds Unlimited when the Subaru entered.
Life
Holiday mischief mixes with joy on Whidbey
Langley, Coupeville and Oak Harbor all rang in the season
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Bacon pans fellow Island County commissioners for in-fighting
She did not support either Commissioner Janet St. Clair or Jill Johnson as the 2026 chairperson.
Life
Petting zoo set for ‘Peter and the Wolf’
An orchestral production of “Peter and the Wolf” will be part of a special afternoon on Whidbey.
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Oak Harbor City Council nixes mobile park annexation request
Council voted 5-1 to take no action on annexing Valley High Mobile Home Park into the city.