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New mural to honor military families

A world renowned artist will paint a new mural to honor Navy families in downtown Oak Harbor.

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Oak Harbor High School Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps folds a flag at the 2022 Memorial Day Service of Remembrance at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor.

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Memorial Day services set on Whidbey

There will be plentiful opportunities for Whidbey residents to remember fallen service members.

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From left, Caleb Arndt, Solomon Hilliard, Elliott Andrews and Nicholle Sargent at the Pacific Northwest Regional Challenge.

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Robotics team qualifies for worldwide contest

An underwater robotics team from South Whidbey is headed to an international competition.

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First bird festival wings to Whidbey

The Whidbey Audubon Society is holding its first ever bird festival, Wings over Whidbey, May 18-20.

Photo by David Welton
Members of various Coast Salish tribes participate in canoe races at the Penn Cove Water Festival May 13. This year’s festival was the first since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to hold the traditional canoe races.

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Festival hits high-water mark

Coupeville welcomed Coast Salish canoe racers this weekend at the Penn Cove Water Festival.

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Here’s AI’s guide to a three-day vacation on Whidbey

You’ll still need a local’s help for now

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Spring finally breaks the chill and lifts a gardener’s anxiety

Like many fellow emigres I’ve met here, I quickly learned to grow tomatoes, beets and so much more.

Photo by David Welton

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Innovative business concentrates on coffee

A South Whidbey coffee roaster with decades of experience has created an innovative product.

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Into the wild

Release of salmon draws a crowd to Oak Harbor Marina

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“Spring Flowers” by Tricia Balok, a ceramicist.

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Art Market returns to South Whidbey

Art lovers of Whidbey Island may want to take Mom to a special event happening this weekend.

Photos by David Welton
Volunteer Kai Fletchers loads old fence boards into a trailer.

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Neighbors help neighbors during annual day of service

Over 300 volunteers turned out for South Whidbey’s biggest event of the year helping people in need.

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The Tokitae totem pole will be on display at the Penn Cove Water Festival this weekend.

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Water Fest returns, fetes volunteers

Canoe races are back this year at a special Penn Cove Water Festival.

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Wynter Arndt, left, and Adrian Burrows play Tilly and Lilith in Coupeville High School’s upcoming production of “She Kills Monsters.”

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Theater troupe slays monsters

For one weekend only, Coupeville High School will take audiences on a fantastical journey.