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File photo. Josh Hauser, Langley’s bookstore owner, becomes Mayor Josh DeFax for two days every year.

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Round up the usual suspects, Murder Mystery Weekend is near

The Langley Murder Mystery Weekend is taking place Feb. 21-22 for its 41st year.

Photo by Roddy Blelloch

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Central Whidbey resident captures ferry photography

Blelloch’s photos are currently on display through the end of February in the Bellevue Leica store.

(Photo provided) Oak Harbor teenager Genelia Lai sings a cover of One Last Time by Ariana Grande on her YouTube channel.

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Singing for Bruce Lee Forever

An Oak Harbor teenager plans to deliver a knockout performance in honor of Bruce Lee.

Photo provided by David Stern

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Antique coal furnace unearthed at fairgrounds

A maintenance crew discovered a historic furnace hidden in the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

Photo by David Welton

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Equestrian vaulting is more than just horsing around

The Big Rhed Barn in Coupeville offers the only equestrian vaulting program on Whidbey Island.

(Photo by D’Amore Photography at The Oak Bowl and Mario’s Pizza) Oak Bowl and Mario’s Pizza is offering a Sweet Date Night Package: couples receive a heart-shaped pizza, two sodas, arcade cards and mini donuts.

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Valentine’s Day events are plentiful on island

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day, here’s a roundup of love-themed events.

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Century-old schooner makes national register

The recognition makes grants for the schooner’s maintenance more accessible.

Photo provided by WSU Extension Island County

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4-H flourishes in Island County

Despite unprecedented challenges over the past few years, enrollment has increased.

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Therapy dogs offer comfort and joy

Dogs on Call volunteers provide registered and insured therapy dog visits across Whidbey.

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Oak Harbor artists spread their wings

Several artists from the Garry Oak Gallery in Oak Harbor will be in an upcoming Anacortes art show.

(Photo provided) Nora Nickum is the author of the new book, “Twelve Daring Grays.”

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Bainbridge Island author pens tale about Sounders

Author Nora Nickum visited Whidbey a couple years ago to spot the majestic gray whales.

(Photo provided) Dragons, dumplings, calligraphy and other crafts will again be featured at Lunar New Year festivities at Bayview Hall on Feb. 7.

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Hello, moon: Celebrate the Lunar New Year

Dragons, dumplings and more will be offered at a free program open to the public on Saturday.

(Photo via Fanbulance Unit 12 on Facebook) Seahawks fever is contagious on Whidbey ahead of the team’s appearance in Super Bowl 60, but the Fanbulance isn’t here to cure anyone — just the opposite.

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Fanbulance spreads Seahawk spirit

North Whidbey resident Robert Brown is an owner of what he called the “ultimate tailgating rig.”