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On the foreground, Savannah Dickinson holds Logan Hendricks while rehearsing a scene from "No Clue," while Alyza Doctolero, Brian Goodman and Cyrus Amor stand in the background.

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Students take director’s seat

The 2023 Fall Drama Fest will feature four one-act plays at Oak Harbor High School.

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Whidbey Quakers to hold silent Vigil for Peace

The Whidbey Island Friends invite the public to a Vigil for Peace for Israel, Palestine and Ukraine.

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Dying to meet at the Death Cafe

Island Senior Resources invites residents to talk about death at two upcoming Death Cafe events.

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Bill Frost sets foot in Iraq during Desert Storm on Feburary 28, 1991.

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Whidbey veteran offers lifetime of service

Frost is one of the over 11,000 veterans in Island County that will be honored on Veterans Day.

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Pacific Northwest Air Museum presents war film that combines history with heavy metal music

Metalheads and history nerds can enjoy Swedish metal band Sabaton’s movie at Oak Harbor Cinemas.

Doug Jerome holds a flag. (Photo by David Welton)

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Keeping the flag flying

As part of a decades-long tradition, hundreds of American flags will line up the sidewalks Nov. 11.

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Master of Ceremonies Bryan Stucky points to some of his future customers. Stucky was also awarded as the Best Businessperson of the Year and his business, Wallin-Stucky Funeral Home, won Best Business of the Year.

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A star-studded night to remember

Winners of the annual “Best of Whidbey” contest were announced during a fun-filled night.

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Folk icons Brothers Four head to Whidbey

Sing along with a Grammy-nominated folk music group that’s bringing back the sound of the 1960s.

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Mobile Turkey Unit celebrates 25 years of generosity

The tradition of preparing and delivering Thanksgiving dinner to people in need keeps on growing.

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Timmy Aston dries off trays at the base's galley after sharing his extensive knowledge on video games and cartoons.

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New Leaf’s unsung heroes work behind the scenes

On Oct. 6, New Leaf won the Medium Non-Profit Employer of the Year Award.

Photo by Mike Holtby

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Photographer’s exhibit features indigenous cultures

This month, the Oak Harbor Library is featuring Mike Holtby’s exhibit “One Planet, One People.”

Photo by Carlos Andersen

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Bird man of Deer Lagoon gives presentation at Audubon meeting

Carlos Andersen has fostered a special appreciation for Deer Lagoon and its tranquil habitat.

Zombies from last year’s “Thriller” flash mob danced at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. (Photo provided)

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Zombie flash mob to consume Village by the Sea

Afternoon trick-or-treaters visiting Langley are in for a surprise this year.