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A rendering of the new hybrid-electric ferry design that went out to bid last year.
Nichols Brothers bid for hybrid-electric ferries comes in...
By Kira Erickson • May 13, 2025 1:30 am

Bids were submitted by the Eastern Shipbuilding Group in Florida and Whidbey’s own Nichols Brothers.

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Photo by David Welton
‘Shimmy Mob’ belly dances across Whidbey for awareness
By Kira Erickson • May 13, 2025 1:30 am

Outfitted in hot pink T-shirts, the jangling troupe of women danced at seven different locations.

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The Keystone Preserve joins two other special review districts on Whidbey Island, Greenbank Farm and the Pacific Rim Institute.
Keystone Preserve receives new designation
By Kira Erickson • May 13, 2025 1:30 am

Whidbey Island’s third special review district was approved last week by Island County commissioners.

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Parking concerns arise in Langley city code
Parking concerns arise in Langley city code
By Kira Erickson • May 9, 2025 1:30 am

A section of code that allows for more inclusive types of housing could undergo changes.

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Kathy Fox has played the organ and piano at Langley United Methodist Church for the past 50 years. (Photo by David Welton)
Musical heart of the church is ready to...
By Kira Erickson • May 9, 2025 1:30 am

Nearly every Sunday for the past five decades, Kathy Fox filled the sanctuary with organ music.

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Brandon Nelson, Oak Harbor High School band teacher, plays percussion for the Saratoga Orchestra.
(Photo provided by Saratoga Orchestra)
Orchestra takes on music from the silver screen
By Kira Erickson • May 9, 2025 1:30 am

Whether it’s “Harry Potter,” “Lord of the Rings” or “Star Wars,” just about every franchise is represented.

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Good Cheer Garden Co-leads Katherine Proulx and Carlee Bane harvest crops with a volunteer.
Food programs on Whidbey face challenges
By Kira Erickson • May 6, 2025 1:30 am

Food banks are waiting to hear just how much has been cut by the Trump administration.

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Photo by Howard Garrett
Tsimshian Hyyuuk Dancers perform at a previous Water Festival.
Penn Cove Water Festival pulls into town May...
By Kira Erickson • May 2, 2025 1:30 am

Penn Cove will be filled with the canoes of the Salish people in a celebration of indigenous culture

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The South Whidbey High School wind ensemble practices under Chris Harshman’s direction. (Photo by David Welton)
School music director retires on a high note
By Kira Erickson • May 2, 2025 1:30 am

Harshman will put away his baton as his career with the South Whidbey schools comes to a close

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Photo by David Welton
Japanese restaurant rolls into Bayview Corner
By Kira Erickson • April 29, 2025 1:30 am

Earlier this month, Joan Samson and Ed Hodson opened Japonica Diner on South Whidbey.

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Fire scorches shed in Freeland
Fire scorches shed in Freeland
By Kira Erickson • April 29, 2025 1:30 am

By the time firefighters arrived, the resident had mostly extinguished the blaze.

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This lake is part of the Double Bluff acquisition project that the Whidbey Camano Land Trust has applied for funds through the Conservation Futures program. (Photo by Carlos Anderson)
Conservation Futures Fund could help protect large shoreline,...
By Kira Erickson • April 25, 2025 1:30 am

Island County commissioners are considering a total of four applications this year for a program that preserves and maintains lands…

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State utilities commission rejects Cascadia Water revenue increase
State utilities commission rejects Cascadia Water revenue increase
By Kira Erickson • April 25, 2025 1:30 am

A tariff increase that would have affected over 1,000 customers on Whidbey Island.

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