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Hydroplanes race for charity

Hydros for Heroes went off without a hitch on Saturday and Sunday

Photo by Michael Stadler

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Shakespeare Fest in full swing

Island Shakespeare Festival’s three diverse shows have been seeing pre-pandemic audience numbers.

Photo by David Welton

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Artist creates ‘car-tography’ illusions

He’s a poet, painter, guitarist and most recently, a photographer of toy car illusions.

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Songs, poetry encourage contemplation of aging

With his songs and poetry, Whidbey resident Jerry O’Neill invites us to sing along.

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Whidbey’s love enforcement officer

When he’s not out stopping crime, Tavier Wasser is helping couples get hitched.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Lynn Hyde, director of Historic Whidbey, looks over Ebey’s Landing where the history walk is taking place.

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Walk through history of the Pig War

Historic Whidbey is hosting a walking tour that explains a conflict caused by the shooting of a pig.

The annual Tour de Whidbey is taking place on Aug 20. (Photo provided)

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Cycle the Tour de Whidbey

The WhidbeyHealth Foundation is hosting the Tour De Whidbey again this year on Aug. 20.

Tricia Balok is a clay artist in Freeland at the Whidbey Clay Center. (Photo provided)

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Whidbey Island studio tour

On Aug. 20 and 21, people can visit art studios and meet with artists all over Whidbey Island.

Steve Huff in 2021 after winning the Summer Nationals Championship e350 class hydroplane racing in Olympia. (Photo provided)

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Hydro racer undaunted by cancer

A world record holder and cancer survivor will be racing in Oak Harbor’s Hydros for Heroes this year.

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Langley pooch’s swim with whale makes waves

An adventurous, salt-water-loving dog from Langley decided to go swimming with a massive cetacean.

Sasquatch, along with Whidbey Island Roller Derby, made an appearance at last year’s By the Harbor Vintage Market. (Photo provided)
Sasquatch, along with Whidbey Island Roller Derby, made an appearance at last year’s By the Harbor Vintage Market. (Photo provided)
Sasquatch, along with Whidbey Island Roller Derby, made an appearance at last year’s By the Harbor Vintage Market. (Photo provided)

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Vintage market to pop up on Pioneer Way

An outdoor market specifically for antiques will be popping up in downtown Oak Harbor this Saturday.

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"Grease" cast members rehearse at the Whidbey Playhouse.

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“Grease” tickets on sale at Whidbey Playhouse

“Grease” will run Sept. 9 through Oct. 2.

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<strong><em>Left:</em></strong> “Egypt, Life Everlasting” celebrates the memory of a Saudi Arabian journalist assassinated by the Saudi government. The textile won top honors at the Whidbey Island Fair. <strong><em>CENTER:</em></strong> Doe Stahr’s piece commemorates Notre Dame and the fire that nearly destroyed it. <strong><em>right: </em></strong>Another fair entry honors the Tibetan people.

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Shaping the fabric of indigenous people

South Whidbey Tilth hosted a community potluck on Aug. 9.