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Landscape artist Kathy Lull is planning to lead a series of “en plein air” painting classes this summer at a variety of picturesque outdoor locations around Whidbey Island. (Photo by David Welton)

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A breath of fresh air

A landscape artist is hopeful others will join her outdoors painting scenes around Whidbey Island.

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Coupeville High School recognizes top 10 graduates

A high school experience marred by the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop these seniors from excelling.

L-R: Bryant, Gibson, Matochi.

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‘Charley’s Aunt’ brings classic comedy confusion

The comedy opened June 3 and runs until June 19.

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Bayview Corner Summer Street Dances to begin June 15

Goosefoot announced the 2022 lineup for the Bayview Corner Summer Street Dances.

Kylie Hawkins, 6th grader at Oak Harbor Intermediate School.

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Oak Harbor sixth-grader successfully keeps kids safe

Kylie Hawkins was selected for the AAA Washington’s 2022 School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame.

Brian Hunt, Facilities Director for the Oak Harbor School District. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times)
Brian Hunt, Facilities Director for the Oak Harbor School District. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times)

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Solar power project planned for North Whidbey Middle School roof

The newest addition in the effort to reduce energy costs in the Oak Harbor School District.

Photo by David Welton
Greg and Elizabeth Osenbach sit before their empty vineyard. The last harvest of the year has happened for Whidbey Island Winery, which will be ceasing production and retail operations this year.

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Partners in wine announce retirement

After three decades in operation, the island’s oldest winery is winding down.

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times)

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Senator, Growlers take part in Memorial Day ceremony

Service of Remembrance provided the city a beautiful and moving way to honor those who died serving.

Photo by David Welton.

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Flying the flag of support

A Freeland woman is devastated to see what Russia is doing to her native Ukraine.

Wallgren with wooden planks he makes picnic tables out of. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times)

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Deception Pass volunteer recognized across state

The “Picnic Table Guy” has won the 2021 Washington State Parks Volunteer of the Year Award.

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Coupeville to host traditional Memorial Day parade Saturday

The parade will begin at 11 a.m. May 28.

Chuck Niedzialkowski (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times)

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Oak Harbor Racket Club keeps on swinging

This time of year, there are typically 15-20 tennis players at “Sunday Social Tennis.”

Susan and Bob Shamblin

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Longtime camp hosts help Deception Pass visitors

Bob and Susan Shamblin love every day at Deception Pass State Park.