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Adventure awaits: Whidbey is ripe with summer camp options

By KATE POSS

Coupeville Beekeeper Bruce Eckholm collects a swarm of bees in Oak Harbor (Photo courtesy of Gary Gillespie)

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Coupeville beekeeper wards off large swarm

Oak Harbor residents were at home on Thursday when buzzing thundered from outside.

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Whidbey pride is back and bigger than ever

This month, Langley and Coupeville may host the biggest pride celebrations in Whidbey history.

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Coupeville’s top students share struggles, successes

The seniors are only one step away from turning their tassels and bidding farewell to high school.

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Senior pranks are off-and-on Whidbey tradition

Former Whidbey students shared memorable senior pranks from their youth.

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Kids fly free: Seasoned aviators introduce Whidbey teens to flight

On board a 1969 Piper Cherokee 140, Michael Watkins prepared a first-time pilot.

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The Langley log cabin was most likely originally constructed as a one-room, one-story structure by loggers who were adept at precisely falling and cutting timber to create strong, solid dwellings. Its second floor was added later using smaller diameter logs.

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Langley’s hidden cabin secrets to be revealed by South Whidbey historians

​By PATRICIA GUTHRIE

Deborah Anderson creates icons using traditional methods.

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Downtown church hosts icon art event

Grace by the Sea Anglican Church is hosting an event on June 26 featuring artist Deborah Anderson.

Steven Ellis carries his spotting scope through Ft. Ebey State Park. (Photo provided)

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Nature up close and personal

Longtime Whidbey explorer shares wildlife experiences

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Whidbey Playhouse presents timeless romance

“Cinderella” features special effects and music from Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s classic.

Stephen Chavez, owner of Crossed Arrows Brewery (CAB), speaks about the future of his brewery. (Photo by Caitlyn Anderson)

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Home-based brewer perfects his craft

Home brewer Steven Chavez pours beer made with Douglas fir tips, pine, spices and Chinook hops.

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Once upon a time on Whidbey…

Renaissance Faire drew creatures fair and foul

CPO William Thiel, US Navy (Ret) Oak Harbor High School NJROTC Color Guard, Joined by Sones of the American Revolution, George Washington Chapter and USN Sea Cadets Corps, ORION Squadron present the colors at the Memorial Day Service of Remembrance at the Maple Leaf Cemetary, May 27 (photo by Caitlyn Andrson)

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A service of remembrance

Oak Harbor saluted the fallen