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A poppyseed pound cake available at Flower House Cafe on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Langley, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Whidbey Island’s Bayview Corner: both curious and commercial

Old-school roots with fresh flavors, live music and a fiercely local vibe.

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Celebrate Orca Network with a special sailing

The event celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Orca Network.

Photos by Allyson Ballard

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History comes alive in Coupeville

Living History Weekend took place June 6-7 in Coupeville.

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Take a foot ferry to FIFA watch parties

Whidbey residents will be able to take a foot ferry to attend a giant party.

Photo by David Welton. Volunteers assembled, roofed, painted and decorated the Star Barn chapel at the western-themed town at M-Bar-C Ranch in Freeland.

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Star Barn chapel stakes its claim at Freeland nonprofit ranch

There’s a new “chapel” in the western-themed town at M-Bar-C Ranch in Freeland.

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’s top ten students reflect, look ahead

Graduation swiftly approaches for the Wildcats.

Photo provided. The DeLaurentis International Airport is located on Monroe Landing Road.

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New nonprofit flight club takes off on North Whidbey

Making aviation more accessible is the goal of a new flight club on the North End.

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Bold stories, fresh voices headline WICA New Works June festival

Festival runs June 4-14, features a diverse lineup of programming, a chance to witness storytelling.

Photo by Patricia Guthrie
Lane Tompkins is selling off his collection of stone and bronze sculptures that he’s crafted the past 25 years during Saturday’s 14th Annual Freeland Art Studios Open House. Artists will be on hand to answer questions, explain their craft and sell their pieces. The event, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., is free.

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As he retires, Lane Tompkins leaves a legacy carved in stone

So at age 86, the sculptor is hanging up the tools that defined his artistic life.

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.

Photos by Marina Blatt
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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A rainbow of Pride events set for Whidbey

Parades, drag shows, brunches and film projects will spotlight LGBTQIA+ voices.