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King tide predicted January 21-24, 2023

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonJanuary 20, 20230

Note from Kate Poss: following the Dec. 26, 2022 king tide, which flooded low-lying coastal areas in Island County and…

She listens to animals and lets us know what they say

January 14, 2023

On the Road Autumn—Chapter 4—The Magic Kingdom of Patagonia

November 11, 2022

On the Road Autumn 2022- Bishop CA to Patagonia AZ

November 4, 2022
Events

Goodbye 2022 and hello 2023

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonDecember 31, 20220

Hello everyone, here is a review of 2022. Whidbey is a place full of causes, connections, characters and curated arts.…

Touchstones on Whidbey

December 26, 2022

Across the Golden Gate Bridge and home again

December 20, 2022

On the Road Autumn 2022—Chapter 8—Monterey and Santa Cruz CA

December 10, 2022
Celebrations

Langley Welcomes the Whales

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonApril 26, 20220

For the first time since 2019, Langley locals and visitors welcomed the return of their beloved gray whales and resumed…

Following a year hiatus in 2020, Whidbey Island Fair sees big turnout in 2021

July 21, 2021

Celebrating spring, our gray whales’ return, and our inner Esther Williams

March 21, 2021

Chasing the blues away with a sea float scramble

January 10, 2020
Our Government

Community previews Langley Library remodel plans

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonAugust 25, 20222

Update! About 70 members of the community took a peek at Langley Library’s proposed remodel and design at a community…

The importance of voting in the times we’re in

October 6, 2021

Fare thee well, Mayor Tim!

June 22, 2021

Coming Together — This week’s inauguration, and a march four years ago

January 22, 2021
People helping people

Langley Library project update with City’s Design Review Board

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonNovember 21, 20220

Katie Leone, Sno-Isle Libraries marketing and communications manager, asked that I post this update regarding the revitalization of our Langley…

Looking for deep pockets to house working locals

September 23, 2022

Adios Jim Freeman–Hope you’re the conductor of fun on the other side

June 26, 2022

Therapies that promote healing and well-being

March 28, 2022
Environment

Pat Powell retires as director of the Whidbey Camano Land Trust

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonAugust 11, 20220

“How would you like to wake up to this?” asked Pat Powell, sweeping her arm around a landscape of rolled…

Any day in the garden is a good day

January 30, 2022

David gets the shot he’s long waited for

January 7, 2022

Scotch Broom — an invasive plant in Island County

June 5, 2021
Health and fitness

Heather Johnson and addressing our inner climate crisis

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonOctober 12, 20220

Note: all photos in this story are shared by Heather Johnson and taken by David Stern. I have always felt…

Dental Health Care for low income and the uninsured in Langley

April 13, 2021

First shot-COVID-19 vaccines in Island County

December 30, 2020

The power of swimming in open water

July 14, 2020
Science and technology

What’s your reality?

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonJanuary 22, 20192

The lunar eclipse aired January 20th and its show inspired genuine awe as the Earth’s shadow covered the moon and…

Art and artists

Gypsy jazz and the spirit of Django Reinhardt

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonSeptember 29, 20224

David Welton was in his element Sept. 21-25, shooting photos of musicians gathered for the 22nd annual DjangoFest NW 2022.…

Kéké Cribbs and the art of storytelling in glass

August 29, 2022

Remembering Peter Lawlor

August 20, 2022

Having fun to support a serious issue

May 23, 2022
Animals

A dog who inspired a village to care for him

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonSeptember 20, 20222

Kevin Hurtley was working in Alaska last February when he read a story in the South Whidbey Record about a…

For the love of greyhounds

February 10, 2022

M-Bar-C Ranch — heaven for horses and kids

July 9, 2021

Reliable resources for treating our ailing pets

April 21, 2021
Education

Maggie Nattress, co-founder of United Student Leaders, passes the baton

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonJanuary 6, 20230

Hello Readers and welcome to 2023. I’ve reprinted, with permission, the United Student Leaders newsletter from outgoing co-founder Maggie Nattress.…

2022 Civility Art Contest Winners: A Unique Year Brings Unique Submissions

October 25, 2022

Learn tools to bridge our differences and gain courage during October

October 3, 2022

United Student Leaders press Island County to declare a climate emergency

September 10, 2022
Music

“Miracle” revisits the concert that hailed a new line of jets

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonApril 3, 20190

The largest orchestra ever assembled on Whidbey will perform music written to launch a jet fleet 25 years ago. Langley…

Halloween on Whidbey 2021

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonNovember 1, 20213

Note: This is Whidbey’s David Welton drove around catching excellent photos of island-style Halloween decorations, visiting Langley, Bayview Road, Clinton…

Light during the darkest days

December 13, 2020

Keeping the spirit alive during COVID Christmas

December 13, 2020

Recalling past Maxwelton Independence Day parades

July 3, 2020
Local Businesses

The lost art of small engine repair

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonMarch 24, 202211

Mike Gallion is the kind of guy you always hope to find when your chainsaw needs repairing. Living on Whidbey…

Get Moonstruck over hostas and lilies

August 23, 2021

Celebrating 50 years of local farmers’ markets with a new farm stand

June 11, 2021

Ferry Memories

January 30, 2021
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