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Whidbey trauma coach heals through compassion

While island life appears idyllic, we have folks who struggle to find a way out of their dilemmas.

Photo by Michael Stadler

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Something old, something new

Couple turns historic church into wedding venue

From left, Tanya Stager-Gran, Rotary Club volunteer Spring Roehm and John Joynt, former president of the Whidbey Westside Rotary Club, meet with our Island County’s unhoused population in the annual Point in Time count.

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A hand up when she needed it most

Tanya Stager-Gran’s passion for helping others led her to the Whidbey Homeless Coalition.

Photo by David Welton

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A point of pride

Hundreds of Whidbey residents celebrated Pride Month in Coupeville this weekend.

Photo by David Welton

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Giddy up, cowpokes

M-Bar-C Ranch is a haven of sorts for children and adults who may have challenges in their lives.

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Heather Good McCoy and Darren McCoy, the two vocalist stars.

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Taste of Broadway coming to Whidbey

Lifelong Broadway musical fans are getting a chance to bring some of that magic to the South Whidbey…

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 From left, Fred Lundahl, Nydia Blood, Rowen Stephens and Peter Morton stand in front of a little red plane named Scarlett. The photo was taken after Stephens earned an instructor’s license.

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The sky’s the limit for South Whidbey man

By KATE POSS

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times

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Take a tour with tea and gardens

Next weekend, plant lovers will have the chance to visit five of the prettiest gardens on North Whidbey.

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Expedition team member Anisa Al Raissi of Oman.

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‘Exposure’ coming to WICA

The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is bringing award-winning filmmaker Holly Morris to Whidbey.

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The Backyard celebrates five years of parkour fun

An alternative fitness playground’s founders are looking ahead to the next few years.

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Books on board great big wheels celebrates a diamond jubilee

This year, the bookmobile celebrates its 75th anniversary.

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Dollmaker presents collage workshop

Bring your scissors and your sense of play for a few hours of collage-making and kibitzing.

Photo by David Welton

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Whidbey garden tour springs to life

There’s something for everyone on this year’s Whidbey Island Garden Tour.