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Bill Walker, an avid local paddler, helped to reopen the kayaking campsite at Windjammer Park.

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Kayak camping returns to Windjammer Park

A nondescript patch of grass near the water in Windjammer Park is part of something much larger.

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Imagination Library serves hundreds

More than 870 children on Whidbey Island have been enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

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Gray whale names announced

Nine gray whales that frequent Puget Sound officially have new names.

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Yacht Club hopes to get community on board

The Oak Harbor Yacht Club hosts a race every Thursday from March 16 to April 13.

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Seabirds, citizen science and saving the world

In 2009, thousands of surf scoters washed ashore along the outer coast of Washington. In 2014, tens of…

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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.

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Tours planned at rhododendron gardens

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

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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.

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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.