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Anyone trying to track an athlete for the marathon today on the Laurelt site? I was supposed to run it and unfortunately had some unexpected work travel come up. Trying to track my husband and it doesn't look like his chip is working?!

I am visiting the island for the first time and am new to Washington. My wife and I will be visiting the island June 6-8th. When I look up directions from DuPont on Google maps, I have three options. Two of those include a ferry, and one does not. I have zero experience with taking ferries, but have read they are not reliable and often are way behind schedule. I am wondering if it is worth driving longer and not using ferries?

I have included the options from Google maps in an image and here are additional details. Any help would be appreciated as we are travelling for her birthday and I do not want to screw it up.

Three options, according to Google Maps are:

1. WA-16 W includes the Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry ~2.5 hours

2. The  I-5 N = no ferry ~3.5 hours

3. I-5 N and WA 525 includes the Clinton – Mukilteo Ferry ~3hours

Hi Whidbey Island community! My partner and I are relocating to Whidbey Island at the beginning of May for an exciting job opportunity I recently received in Langley, and we are struggling to find the right long-term rental on the south end of the island.

A bit about us: my partner works as an engineer in the tech industry and I am in the wine industry. We’re both working professionals, responsible, and excited to become part of the community with our two cats, Sprout and Mr. Business. We tend to be homebodies who enjoy hiking, skiing, fishing, playing board games and gardening and after years between major cities, we are so ready to slow down and enjoy this next chapter of our lives.

We’re ideally looking for a 2–3 bedroom home and hoping to find a lease in the 18–24 month range (or longer if it’s a good fit). If anyone knows of available rentals, upcoming openings, has recommendations on where to look, or just wants to say “hi” we’d really appreciate any leads or advice and some connection. Thanks so much in advance!

Hello!

I am years away from really having to make a decision, but I’m curious about homeschooling my kids. My biggest drawback is that I don’t want my kids to miss out on the social experience of school. I’ve heard though that there is a big homeschool community in South Whidbey. If so, could you let me know what that looks like? Do your kids have plenty of friends through this community? I would love to hear about any of the positives of homeschooling on Whidbey!

Im just trying to make some friends out here on island, I'm a 19 F and would prefer people 18-30 but same time any friends is a win for me as long as 18+ 😭

hello, I’m looking for a reputable Spanish OR French tutor. north or south end.

You: a steely-eyed misile man with a lead foot and a pointy fly-ey thingy.

Me: a ferry deck guy with a secret lust of all pointy fly-ey things. HIDE MY SHAME FROM POSEIDON LORD OF THE DEEP!

Look can you just take a swing by the muk ferry route the next time you're practicing at Coupeville? I just wanna see some jets and do that Top Gun fist in air thing from my boat. Lol love you bros!

Hello, me and my gf are moving to the area in July. Does anyone have good recommendations for studio or 1 bedroom apartments in the area? Is a budget of $1300 a month unrealistic dos the area?