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Frozen flowers take center stage

There will be an intriguing new guest artist at the Artists of South Whidbey Art Show and Sale.

Photo provided. Mia Saenz, a spiritual psychology coach and publisher, recently released “Cancer the Gift: A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Companion to Defiant Joy and Grace,” a memoir-inspired collection that explores life beyond a cancer diagnosis.

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After dire diagnosis, Freeland author lives to write a new chapter

A new book explores the stories of women who have survived breast cancer and rebuilt their lives.

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Pride flag ordinance fails in Oak Harbor council vote

Oak Harbor Council rejected a proposal that would have allowed commemorative flags on city flagpoles

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The group began by raking and pulling bones from the manure pile before shifting to scrubbing away the remaining tissue. Unlike nine months ago, the bones did not reek; instead, they had a faint earthy and musky scent to them.

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From manure pile to museum piece: Whale bones begin new journey

A group of volunteers dug whale bones out of horse poop on Tuesday.

Coupeville’s highest-achieving seniors look ahead

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Coupeville’s highest-achieving seniors look ahead

Seniors leave Coupeville High with lessons learned, goals for the future and the best memories.

(Photo by Marina Blatt) Lana Rasmussen, a restoration ecologist at Pacific Rim Institute, said volunteers can play a meaningful role in restoring native habitat.

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Rare prairie in bloom, future in question

Federal funding for the Pacific Rim Institute’s conservation efforts is drying up.

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A young deer that limped for weeks through Oak Harbor with a piece of PVC pipe trapped on its front leg finally got some relief on Saturday

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Wildlife officers remove PVC pipe from deer

Residents noticed a pipe lodged around its hoof for over a month.

(Photo provided) Filmmaker Samuel Wolfe, a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, came up with the idea for the documentary.

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Film on ancient Salish Sea fishing tradition nets Emmy wins

The documentary series, “The Last Reefnetters,” was created by a Freeland filmmaker.

Photo by Heidi Island. Island snapped a picture of a marine otter species during her travels in Peru. The otter makes a feature in her book “Romp!”

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Whidbey scientist chronicles hidden life of river otters

On Whidbey Island, a romp of river otters saunters between fresh and saltwater.

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Oak Harbor sets limits on oversized vehicle parking

A new parking ordinance is designed to balance neighborhood safety and vehicle owners’ concerns.

Photos by David Welton
This year, 33 filmmakers collaborated to produce seven short films in 50 hours at Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve.

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50 Hour Film Slam Hits Coupeville

A red carpet at the Rec Hall gave Whidbey Island a taste of Hollywood.

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Little Shop of Horrors follows a struggling florist whose mysterious plant promises fame and fortune — so long as it keeps getting fed. From left are Lachlan Waterbury, Katelyn Duvall and Ethan Johnson.

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A show that bites back: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ opens at Playhouse

The production, running June 5-28, embraces absurdity, transporting audiences to 1960s Skid Row

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Ramsay told KING 5 he had spent weeks trying to reach wildlife agencies and veterinarians before turning to the public for help.

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Oak Harbor deer with PVC pipe attracts concern

Fish and Wildlife is still searching for the young deer.