Families swarmed to the water this week as some of the highest temperatures of the year warmed Whidbey Island.
Beating the heat
![Photo by Caitlyn Anderson
From left, brothers Henry and Charlie Katz and their cousin Penelope Hemker dig a hole in the sand at Double Bluff Beach, July 9.](https://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/36845844_web1_Whidbey_News-Times-Heat.jpg)
The Whidbey Audubon Society presents a unique program about the interaction of wildlife species.
A South Whidbey friend duo competes in triathlons and Ironman 70.3 events worldwide.
Audience members raised their arms in ecstasy.