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Third grade students at South Whidbey Elementary School peered at the cups of murky water containing salmon fry. As part of an annual tradition, the kids released the fish at the Maxwelton Outdoor Classroom on March 31.

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Small fry make big difference

Third grade classes from South Whidbey gathered at Maxwelton Creek for an exciting tradition.

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Oak Harbor siblings head to international robotics contest

The Serrantes siblings have qualified to compete in the largest robotics competition in the world.

Island Dance Competition Team members celebrate their performances with a team photo. From left in front row are Emmalynn Rochholz, Maliya Thrasher and Clara Jacobson-Ross; back row shows Tay Pitts, Amelia Rochholz, Jamee Pitts (coach), Lindi Moore, Stella Jung and Lainey Dodge.

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Island dancers win big in the competition circuit

Island Dance Studio is the training ground for the dancers of the Island Dance Competition Team.

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Bard’s Boutique presents poetry afternoon in Bayview

Local poet Judith Adams will lend her words to awaken the soul in an Easter weekend poetry reading.

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A girl searches for Easter eggs during last year's event in Clinton.

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Celebrate Easter on Whidbey

The Easter bunny is coming to Whidbey Island.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times

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Tours planned at rhododendron gardens

Meerkerk Gardens in Greenbank is kicking off the spring season with guided tours.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times

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Oak Harbor pool gets a new slide

The latest attraction at North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District is making a splash.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times

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Pet a Whidbey calf at Skagit Valley tulip fest

Six baby cows from Whidbey Island will be the stars of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.

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Miss Oak Harbor 2023 crowned

Oak Harbor High School student Kiersten Tyson was crowned Miss Oak Harbor 2023 this month, according to a…

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Fluke the gray whale takes a moment to feed.

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Puget Sound gray whales are getting names

Cetacean enthusiasts have the opportunity to give names to members of the population of gray whales.

Photo by Heidi Hoelting

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Fungi event to be held at library

Fungi fan Heidi Hoelting plans to lead a presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times

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Students square off in national cooking contest

The sounds of slicing, stirring and sauteing filled Oak Harbor High School’s culinary classroom.

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Wild and woolly on Whidbey

Couple raises rare llama-like animals for fiber