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Women take the lead in humorous ‘Hamlet’ homage
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (378+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, March 31, 2026 To see, or not to see? That's not really a question, you should absolutely see this. The humor of the show is a major draw, according to Slowik. "It is so funny, and it's relatable on…...
Create Space strives to find the ‘artist within’
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (817+ words) Published 1:30 am Friday, March 27, 2026 Step inside and leave the world behind. A cliche, yes, but not at Create Space Langley. Here where Bunsen burners once blazed, sparks of energy and inspiration zig, zag and zing through the air during Create…...
Gas prices spike on South Whidbey
1+ week, 2+ day ago (955+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Gas prices on South Whidbey are among the highest in the nation this week. The average price for gas at stations on South Whidbey hovered around $5.57 a gallon of regular unleaded Monday, according to GasBuddy, a…...
Whidbey residents invited to submit cat photos
1+ week, 2+ day ago (317+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Whidbey Island's cats will soon have their moment in the spotlight. The inspiration came from an unexpected source. After having loved "Cats of Martha's Vineyard" by Lynn Christoffers, for some time, former Washington state senator and…...
Lights, camera, prairie: Film slam coming to Central Whidbey
1+ week, 2+ day ago (519+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, March 24, 2026 The scenic Ebey's Prairie will soon double as a film set as the Coupeville Creative District rolls out its revival of a Whidbey favorite. From April 1012, for its first year, the Coupeville Creative District will be…...
Putting Whidbey’s beverage joints on the map
1+ week, 6+ day ago (313+ words) Published 1:30 am Friday, March 20, 2026 Special to The Record From Deception Pass Bridge to the Clinton ferry terminal, Whidbey Island is home to many craft beverage destinations just waiting to be visited. First launched in 2024, Experience Whidbey continues to connect tourists…...
Wildcats win big at regional art show
2+ week, 2+ day ago (568+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Oak Harbor High School students dominated a regional art show. Wildcats" drawings, paintings and clay creations nabbed nine of 15 spots in this year"s Northwest Educational Service District 189"s Regional High School Art Show. All 15 pieces…...
A new owner for historic Langley building
2+ week, 2+ day ago (725+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, March 17, 2026 An image shows how the Machine Shop once looked. Special to the Record While Langley's now-shuttered 1940s-era former lumber store has a new owner as of last month, the South Whidbey grapevine is already spreading word…...
Nonprofits to host open house discussing affordable housing
2+ week, 2+ day ago (426+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Concept image via Whidbey Island Living Legacy. The Grace Landing Cottages development will include six cottages like the one pictured here. Residents interested in learning about forthcoming affordable housing developments on South Whidbey can do so…...
The lens of Whidbey: From saving hearts to saving moments
2+ week, 6+ day ago (244+ words) Published 1:30 am Friday, March 13, 2026 Kids play hide-and-seek type game at South Whidbey State Park in February 2016. (David Welton) Kids on a carnival ride at the Island County Fair in July 2015. Black Cat Ball at Bayview Hall, October 2022. (David Welton) For…...