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A giant pacific octopus swims in Puget Sound. (Photo by Florian Graner)

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Celebrate Earth Day at the Clyde

The historic theater will host a cinematic event in celebration of Earth Day at 2:30 p.m. April 23.

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The hunt is on

Kids across Whidbey Island enjoyed Easter egg hunts over the weekend.

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Pacific Rim Institute plans Prairie Days events

The Prairie Days on April 29-30 and May 13-14 will feature experience tours and a native plant sale.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times

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Whidbey artists’ group plans spring show

The Whidbey Allied Artists’ show will take place May 6-8 at the Recreation Hall in Coupeville.

Photo by Dianne Norton

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Growing up

Emerson the elephant seal pup has finished his first molt and is preparing for a life at sea.…

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Concert recalls court of Fred the Great

The Salish Sea Early Music Festival’s event is at 7 p.m. April 27 in Freeland.

File photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times

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Movie filmed in Coupeville premieres at Seattle festival

The film will be shown April 21 and 22 in Seattle and can also be streamed April 14-24.

Photo by David Welton
Sarah Dial Primrose shows off a paper clip she found in the parking lot of the Bayview Cash Store. The mixed media artist repurposes found items into her pieces, which are currently on display as part of the “Rags, Rubbish, and Refuse” exhibit.

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Finding treasure in trash

An exhibition running from April 1 to May 8 is in conjunction with Whidbey Earth Ocean Month.

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Celebrate dance at spring showcase

“A Celebration of Dance” will take place at 7 p.m. April 29 and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.…

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Saratoga Orchestra to celebrate nature with multimedia concert

Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra is putting on a show sure to satisfy music- and plant-lovers alike.

Photo by David Welton
The Welcome the Whales parade in Langley has long been known for its unique and zany costumes.

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Whale parade to march through Langley

The Welcome the Whales parade will roll through town on Saturday, April 23.

Photo by David Welton
A Berkshire pig at Beach View Farm happily munches on some grass.

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Support grows for Whidbey agriculture

Local farmers seen as key to island food resiliency

Riley Nachtrieb, left, runs the last mile of the Whidbey Island Traverse accompanied by Herman Meyer. (Photo provided)

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Seattle woman runs length of Whidbey Island

For the second time this year, a runner did a 54-mile run from Hoypus Point to Possession Point.