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Fare thee well, Barb

By Kate PossAugust 19, 20262

I’ve spent my days since July 2nd wholly giving my love and attention to Barbara MacCallum, a dear friend and…

HeartMath, EFT and horses

August 15, 2026

Randall Haller finds his way back to love while making new friends on Whidbey

August 2, 2026

HistoryLink–our state’s virtual encyclopedia

May 29, 2026
Events

After the fair…

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonAugust 9, 20262

Fair Manager Nancy Thelen reports: The fair was nice and full, and people had a good time. Seemed like there…

Salmon Enchanted Evening benefits the 32nd year celebration of Whidbey Watershed Stewards

July 6, 2026

Generations Place–a welcome home for our working families

June 20, 2026

Pair of young women fly ‘Scarlett’ in their first Thunder Run drill for emergency preparedness

June 14, 2026
Celebrations

A church for everyday people—Langley United Methodist Church celebrates 125 years since its founding

By Kate PossMay 13, 20264

Everyday people are who you meet at the Langley United Methodist Church or LUMC. Those who visit may wind up…

How one woman gives back on her 70th birthday

August 30, 2025

Hearts & Hammers honor legacies of Jimmy Scullin and Lynn Willeford

May 5, 2025

Celebrate Coupeville’s Creative District April 11 & 12

April 6, 2025

Governor Ferguson appoints Mindy Roberts to serve as Puget Sound Partnership Executive Director

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonApril 3, 20260

Note: our friend and neighbor Mindy Roberts was appointed last month as executive director of the Puget Sound Partnership. What…

Resources for Island County’s unhoused

February 6, 2026

Upcoming ballot measure seeks increase to fund new South Whidbey Aquatic & Rec Center

October 10, 2025

Be an informed voter in the August 6 primary

July 16, 2024
People helping people

Community invited to support building of affordable cottage community

By Kate PossJuly 21, 20260

Grace Landing, a proposed community of six single family cottages at 702 Cascade Ave. in Langley, is ready to start…

Maximizing our ability to give: How Whidbey Community Foundation helps donors make a lasting impact

July 5, 2026

Check out latest addition to Coupeville’s oral histories, recorded by Judy Lynn

June 27, 2026

South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers–32 years of helping our neighbors

May 9, 2026
Environment

Amanda’s toolbox for civic engagement

By Kate PossApril 29, 20260

While we can feel benumbed by the climate and environmental challenges facing us, a local woman has assembled a toolbox…

Global Earth Repair Convergence May 7-11 at Fort Worden State Park & Conference Center, Port Townsend

April 24, 2026

Earth Day + rePurpose Whidbey along with help from Woodhaven High School April 22nd

April 19, 2026

Intoxicating beauty at Roozengarde in Mt. Vernon

April 15, 2026
Health and fitness

Vibrant Fitness and its impact on Audie Black’s well being

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonMay 25, 20260

Imagine feeling good in our bodies as we age. Adam Fawcett, founder of Vibrant Fitness in Langley, will host a…

Sound bathing on South Whidbey

March 26, 2026

Connect with the healing field in Starbird Healing Arts Saturday workshops

January 9, 2026

Taking care of those who grow our food

August 5, 2025
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

Whidbey Island Guitar Festival celebrates its 8th year with event July 26th

By Kate PossJuly 13, 20260

Andre Feriante asked that I post word of his eighth annual Guitar Festival: When Sunday, July 26th from 1 PM…

Roots of Wellness hosts ukulele concert and Langley scavenger hunt June 27th

June 15, 2026

Student Art Show at Frank Rose Gallery through May 28

May 20, 2026

Breathing Life into Death: Poems, Songs & Visions, by Pushkara Sally Ashford M.S.W.

December 31, 2025
Animals

Star Barn ‘chapel’ reflects generosity of anonymous donors at M-Bar-C Ranch

By Kate Poss | With Photos by David WeltonJune 9, 20260

There’s a new ‘chapel’ in the western-themed town at M-Bar-C Ranch in Freeland. M-Bar-C Ranch, located on 50 acres in…

Honoring our čəxʷəluʔ and qal̕qaləx̌ič

April 14, 2026

Farm animals find sanctuary and love at Ballydìdean Farm

July 17, 2025

Orcas–Life in Black in White—documentary at The Clyde May 17 & 18

May 5, 2025
Education

Sno-Isle Library Property Tax Levy Lid Lift –Prop. 1 ballot measure on the Aug. 4th Primary Election Ballot

By Kate PossJuly 15, 20260

Library Levy vote Aug. 4 Check your mailboxes after July 17th when this year’s primary ballots will be mailed to…

Whidbey Island Waldorf School turns 40; March 21 Gala celebrates its history

March 16, 2026

Living in these days of darkness and light

January 22, 2026

Woodhaven–an essential way of learning

October 1, 2025
Music

Guest conductors perform at Aug. 9 concert at WICA

By Kate PossAugust 7, 20250

Like a wizard with a wand, a conductor with a baton creates magic. “It’s like a lightning rod,” said Anna…

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

April 3, 2019
Holidays

Blessed are the peacemakers—honoring Martin Luther King, Jr

By Kate PossJanuary 23, 20252

A crowd packed the church at St. Augustine in the Woods for its 19th annual homage to Dr. Martin Luther…

Mother’s Day weekend

May 13, 2024

South Whidbey celebrates Spring/Easter with Clinton egg hunt

April 13, 2023

Halloween on Whidbey 2021

November 1, 2021
Local Businesses

A new life for the Langley Building

By Kate PossMarch 13, 20260

While Langley’s now-shuttered 1940’s era former lumber store has a new owner as of last month, the South Whidbey grapevine…

Builder’s clients give back to the community

March 2, 2026

Making our online community our own

February 7, 2026

Preserving a beloved gathering place

January 14, 2025
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