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Kids are in the driver’s seat at truck event

When the Coupeville Library describes their Touch-a-Truck event as interactive, they mean it.

Photo by Marina Blatt A camper runs with the kickball.

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Camps make a splash in Oak Harbor park

Oak Harbor Parks and Recreation is reviving the long-lost tradition of summer camp at Windjammer.

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Love-themed musical revue to take the Freeland stage

Darren and Heather Good McCoy, with Eileen Soskin, will put on a musical revue this summer

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From left, Chelsea Reid, Tegan and Ellie Stewart spend a sunny day at the wharf

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Town celebrates Wharf as it turns 120

The Coupeville Wharf will celebrate its 120th birthday with a giant waterfront party.

OHHS students' art is on display.

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Decorated student artists’ work on display at library

Twenty-one works of art by Oak Harbor High School students are being showcased.

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Patriotism on parade in Oak Harbor

Oak Harbor showed up and showed out for the city’s annual Fourth of July festivities on Friday.

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Madeline rose takes a selfie in her road-cleanup vest.

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County’s Adopt-A-Road program needs volunteers

Whidbey is seeking more volunteers to roll up their sleeves and help tame the trash and weeds.

These gorillas went bananas for the Fourth of July parade.

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Marching to their own beat

The annual Fourth of Maxwelton July parade on South Whidbey celebrated eccentric American fun

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The Chaun Club, together with its Lady Chauns

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Motorcycle Club holds concert for Make-A-Wish

The Chauns Motorcycle Club is throwing the inaugural Island County “Chaunsert” this weekend.

“Tree of Life,” made by Melissa Koch when the first wildfires broke out in the Cascade Mountains (Photo courtesy of Melissa Koch)

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From one island to another, Whidbey residents organize peace gathering

Two South Whidbey residents help to organize a unique cross-cultural exchange in Ireland this month.

John Stone stands with Nā Hiku’s crew, dressed in traditional garb he was gifted for the “awa” ceremony.

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Bon voyage, Cutty Sark

Whidbey’s iconic sailboat headed to Hawaii

Photo provided by Kris Wilcox. Ken Wilcox takes in the view during a Fort Ebey hike in April.

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New books highlights Island County hiking trails

A former Island County trail planning and design consultant is using his powers for good.

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A child reacts to seeing a sea creature

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Sea life on display at Oak Harbor Library

Elementary-aged kids are invited to a Marine Wildlife Touch Tank Adventure.