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At left, Teacher Monica Sullivan, (standing) Spencer Carlson, Charlie Espy, Molly Shepherd, Breanna Carlson, Maximiliano Rodriguez, Kane Styles, Grayson O'Connell, (sitting) Ezekiel John Bato, Benjamin Espy, Nova Rinkevich-Dean, Theo Rankin and Teacher Sara Cruz.

Life

Talkin’ Turkey!

A group of students at Nurture With Care Kids Academy shared what they are thankful for.

News

Hospital district budgets for projects, surplus

Whidbey’s hospital district looks like it will remain firmly in the black next year.

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Pastor Fannie Dean poses in front of the property on Goldie Road that she hopes will one day house an extension of the Mission Ministry Faith Center.

News

Pastor seeks donations to buy city land

Fannie Dean plans to build a multipurpose center on a 3.4-acre property on Goldie Road.

Don Scoby, commander of Scottish American Military Society Pig War Post 1859, plays the bagpipe at the Veteran's Day Parade in Oak Harbor. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

Life

Pipe dreams: Scottish American Military Society plays on

Don Scoby has always been fascinated by bagpipes.

Photo by Luisa Loi

Business

Whidbey store supports African businesses, organizations

Locals can purchase unique finds, learn about different cultures in Africa and support a good cause.

North Whidbey Fire and Rescue crew assist a grounded sailboat Thursday. (Photo provided)

News

Two men rescued from sailboat

Three agencies were involved in the rescue of two people from a sinking sailboat Thursday evening.

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News

New coalition seeks fix for ferries, hosts summit

A new citizen action movement prepares to host its first legislative summit just a boat ride away.

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Seniors of the Coupeville High School volleyball squad pose with their trophy.

Sports

Coupeville spikers make history in Yakima

The volleyball team returned from Yakima with the first state tournament trophy in program history.

Ron Muzzall and Jill Johnson

News

In Republican turnaround, Johnson and Muzzall win reelection

A red shift in votes counted after Election Day caused turnarounds in two races affecting Whidbey.

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News

Community effort tries to bring band back

After band was cut from the school budget, a parent is leading an effort to create new opportunities

News

Woman airlifted following collision

A Freeland woman was seriously injured in a vehicular collision Friday afternoon on the highway.

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Oak Harbor to develop new economic strategy

Oak Harbor is seeking some creative ways to revitalize the economy.

News

In turnaround, county commissioner, state senator poised for win after latest vote count

Commissioner Jill Johnson, a Republican, has moved ahead of Christina Elliott by 574 votes