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Side by side, high school students rehearse alongside retirees and lifelong musicians perform beside those rediscovering music after years away.

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‘The Time Between’ explores the day through song

The Whidbey Community Chorus Chamber Orchestra will present its free spring concert on May 17.

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New principal named for Coupeville high, middle schools

Becky Cays hopes to build a school community where students feel supported, challenged, understood.

Photo provided. Juneau recently reopened his office at Whidbey Massage Therapy in Freeland after recovering from a motorcycle accident last November.

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Massage therapist kneads a comeback

A Freeland massage therapist is returning to work on the island with an almost radical idea.

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Whidbey offers outdoor fun for happy campers

Summer camps are popping up across the island.

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Whidbey offers fun for happy campers

Summer camps are popping up across the island

Photo provided. The newly installed 12-foot chainsaw-carved statue now stands outside Squatchy’s, a Washington state Sasquatch-themed store located at the entrance to Deception Pass State Park. From left are Ben Meaker, Kamber Meaker, Scott Meaker, Nathan Meaker and Nanette Meaker.

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Bigfoot rises again at Deception Pass

The newly installed 12-foot chainsaw-carved statue now stands outside Squatchy’s on Whidbey.

Photo by Marina Blatt. Taking center stage, 15-year-old Elena Holton squeezes into a ballet slipper in the role of Cinderella. She and the prince, 17-year-old Riley White, dazzle spectators with their acting abilities and dancing.

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If the pointe shoe fits: Cinderella takes the stage in Oak Harbor

Young dancers will bring “Cinderella” to life on May 30 and 31 at the Oak Harbor High School.

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Ferry rates increases take effect

Passenger and vehicle ticket prices for Washington State Ferries increased by 3%.

Photo by Marina Blatt. Coupeville Education Association Co-President Katja Willeford addressed a room filled with teachers and other staff, as well as students and parents. She warned that the cuts may fall disproportionately on employees working most closely with students.

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Coupeville School Board adopts $1.1 million in cuts

Teachers’ union rep warned cuts may fall disproportionately on employees working with students.

Photo by Kim Parry. The turquoise water, the pods’ playful breaches and the young calves in the mix almost brought Kim Parry to tears.

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Orcas thrill onlookers at Deception Pass

A group of 21 orcas turned into a spectacle at Deception Pass, drawing crowds and photographers.

Photos provided. Two local “census tracts” in Oak Harbor would likely qualify for designation under the new program. This tract extends from Pioneer to Seaplane Base.

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Council weighs federal program meant to promote economic growth

Oak Harbor city leaders weren’t fully sold on a proposed new version of Opportunity Zone designations

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County hires new emergency management department director

Justin Ross hit the ground running.

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Visitors can expect sweeping views of yellow and purple blooms, with golden paintbrush, camas, chocolate lily and spring gold dotting the landscape.

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Prairie Days offers rare look at threatened ecosystem

The event takes place at the Pacific Rim Institute For Environmental Stewardship in Coupeville.