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Festival offers healing and relaxation

Aching community members and skeptics are invited to learn about wellness.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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New mural unveiled on Pioneer Way

Vanessa Cisco made sure to leave her creative mark on Oak Harbor.

Photo by Sam Fletcher
Jannine Bruyee and Jean-Michel Pin created Whidbey Island Provisions to celebrate life on Whidbey.

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Online shop spreads the love and lore of gnomes on Whidbey

The idea for whidbeyislandprovisions.com came from seeing the island with fresh eyes.

Photos by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
Shawn Van Giesen shares a tender moment with Heineken, a giant white Bantam chicken.

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Clinton man hopes to start backyard bird club

An avid avian fan is looking to share his knowledge with others by starting a bird club.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
Sean McArthur transfers some bacon onto a baking sheet in the kitchen of Whidbey Doughnuts, a beloved restaurant popular for its pastries, breakfast and lunch that is closing after Labor Day.

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D’oh! Whidbey Doughnuts closing shop

Scott Parks got the keys to the space on Bayview Corner that would become Whidbey Doughnuts.

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Coupeville grad recognized for costume design

Since 2017, Voiss has made hundreds of costumes for dance and theater shows.

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Hundreds to join Tour de Whidbey Aug. 17

There is still time to join the 448 people that, as of Monday, have registered for the tour.

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Island County museum offers nautical reenactment

The Island County Historical Museum is presenting a unique living history reenactment this Saturday.

Photo by David Welton

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Housing purple birds of summer

A group of neighbors and friends have acted as landlords to a unique group of feathery tenants.

Photo by Caitlyn Anderson
Last week, four artsy benches appeared at four different bus stops on Whidbey Island.

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Mystery benches make surprise appearance

Four colorful benches appeared at some bus stops, but the the generous creator’s identity is unknown.

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Freeland Cat Cottage manager retires after 17 years

Judy Dewing is leaving behind the purr-fect job for a new adventure – retirement.

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LittleBIGFest takes Langley to the moon

Next weekend, folks from Earth and outer space are invited to celebrate local musicians and artists.

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Pacific Northwest Conducting Institute brings the orchestra world to Whidbey

Conductors will be in residence at the 7th Pacific Northwest Conducting Institute in Langley.