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Photo provided by Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts will betransformed into Georgian England until April 25 for the adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel of manners. From left are Levi Redmill, Marta Mulholland, Grace Webb, Rachael Spencer and Jeff Natter on the table.

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WICA play explores ‘Sense and Sensibility’

Rose Woods, the founder of Island Shakespeare Festival, is delivering yet another old-timey hit.

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Whidbey Democracy Fest coming to farm

The first Whidbey Democracy Fest is planned for Saturday, April 18 at the Greenbank Farm.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Community members learned about rearing salmon and the legend behind the Coho salmon’s hooked nose at a recent feeding.

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City-raised salmon to be released soon

Tens of thousands of Whidbey’s Coho salmon are nearly ready to be released into the wild next month.

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Trash and Treasure sale is April 18

A wide range of fantastic finds will be available.

Island Transit Executive Director Melinda Adams wants to hear from residents.

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Island Transit seeking input on Roadmap 2047

Island Transit officials want residents to join them on a trip 20 years into the future.

Photo by Marina Blatt. Johnny Spero’s cooking remains deeply technical, but on Whidbey, it’s guided by a new wind of discovery, he said. He hopes small, thoughtful details will make the dining experience memorable.

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Michelin magic: Renowned chef sets the table in Langley

Spero’s culinary experience spans decades and continents, shaped by a curiosity and love for cooking.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. According to Fire Chief Travis Anderson, his department’s new ladder truck is the only one operated by a civilian department on the island.

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OHFD wields more firefighting power

The Oak Harbor Fire Department is ramping up its service to the community.

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Rec center public forums scheduled

The City of Oak Harbor seeks public feedback for the feasibility of building a recreation center.

Photo provided. Emma Smith trains around Greenlake and other locations in Seattle to complete the Whidbey Island Marathon on April 26.

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Whidbey Marathon runner raises funds for new non-profit

A Whidbey Island Marathon racer will be raising money for a new start-up tied to Pava LaPere’s legacy

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Whidbey Earth Ocean Month bigger than ever

More than 40 events and activities are planned for Whidbey Island’s annual Earth and Ocean Month.

Art by Katy Holley. When Holley set up her easel at Ala Spit on North Whidbey in 2024, she could not have anticipated that the ocean landscape she rendered would later emerge as the cover of the widely acclaimed novel.

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Whidbey artist’s work appears on cover of bestselling novel

The painting captures the beauty of the Whidbey shoreline on a gloomy day.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Selling vintage allows Sara Dean, left, and Kim Leuthe, right, to encourage people to wholeheartedly embrace their personal style.

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Vintage Whidbey: Market offers second-hand glamour

A vintage market featuring one-of-a-kind antiques and oodles of treasures is coming to Coupeville.

Photo provided by the Penn Cove Water Festival. Festival attendees can expect indigenous music, dance, storytelling, fry bread, native art booths and tribal canoe races.

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Penn Cove Water Festival seeks volunteers

Approximately 190 volunteer positions needed to be filled.