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Photos provided. This spring, garden staff are working on a wave of new projects aimed at deepening the visitor experience.

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Meerkerk Garden bursts into spring bloom

This spring, garden staff are working on new projects aimed at deepening the visitor experience.

Photo provided. Landon Prince Charles Hutcherson likes eating candied mushrooms, or maybe turkey tail fungi if he’s feeling adventurous.

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Fourth grader in the running for Junior Ranger champ

The winner will earn $20,000, appear in a Ranger Rick Magazine and more.

Photo provided. Abbie Martin samples a beverage at a previous Wine, Bites and Brews event.

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Event offers Wine, Bites and Brews

Schmooze and booze your way through the Wine, Bites and Brews event in Oak Harbor on April 11.

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From rust to riches: Artist creates metal marvels

An Oak Harbor artist is showing her five sculptures in an outside showcase at 185 West Frostad Road.

Photo by Sarah Geist

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Whidbey residents photograph ‘mystery orcas’

The pods’ appearance in the Pacific Northwest left researchers scratching their heads.

Photo by Marina Blatt. Instead of celebrating, Jessica, played by Trinity Slowik, spirals into self-doubt, questioning whether she’s right for one of theater’s most iconic roles. From left are Trinity Slowik, Katie Jones and Chai Fortune.

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Women take the lead in humorous ‘Hamlet’ homage

To see, or not to see? That’s not really a question, you should absolutely see this.

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Shell-ebrating Easter, Whidbey Style

The Easter Bunny will soon hop over to Whidbey Island.

Photo by David Welton. Kids scavenged the forest at Dan Porter Park hoping to find eggs full of candy and tickets. This year the Clinton egg hunt will take place at at the Thirsty Crab Brewery and Event Space.

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Shell-ebrating Easter, Whidbey Style

The Easter Bunny will soon hop over to Whidbey Island.

Photo by Marina Blatt. Mayor Ronnie Wright presented a “We See You” award to two Oak Harbor marina maintenance attendants who aided in the rescue of a marina tenant who had fallen into the bay in January.

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Marina staff recognized for life-saving effort

Mayor Ronnie Wright presented a “We See You” award to two Oak Harbor marina maintenance attendants.

Photo by Jackleen Leed. The book’s goal is not just to photograph cats, but to tell their stories in the places they inhabit: cozy homes, bustling bookstores, quiet shops and beyond. Jackleen Leed captured this picture of her son, Remy Christenson, in a fall-themed photoshoot with Bruja, the kitten.

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Whidbey residents invited to submit cat photos for upcoming book

Residents can enter their cats for consideration in an upcoming book, “Cats of Whidbey Island.”

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Lights, camera, prairie: Film slam coming to Central Whidbey

The scenic Ebey’s Prairie will soon double as a film set.

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Sno-Isle Libraries to ask for levy restoration

Island County voters will decide whether to restore levy funding for Sno-Isle Libraries.

Photo provided. Chef Gordon Stewart is known for making elaborate spreads including this summer-inspired feast.

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Dinner served with a side of murder

Whidbey residents are invited to the first murder mystery dinner at Whidbey Golf Club on March 28.