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Something wicked (and fun) this way comes
Whidbey has many Halloween events yet to come.
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Presentation to dive into northern elephant seals of Whidbey
Garry Heinrich is a response coordinator for the Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network
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Pick and choose a pumpkin patch
Beyond the ubiquitous orange gourds, several island farms offer activities.
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Whidbey crab catch is bountiful
Coupeville residents Bill Smith and Carla Holderman spend their weekends chasing Dungeness crab.
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Curriculum that students can really dig
South Whidbey schools offer hands-on lessons in picking, cooking, baking and tasting real food from its own farm.
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Good Cheer introduces Sweater Weather Festival
Good Cheer is launching the Sweater Weather Festival, which runs 1:30-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26.
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Shakespeare Fest offers traveling tale of horror
Island Shakespeare Fest is returning with a thrilling production of “The Turn of the Screw.”
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Girl Scouts earn awards for artistic achievements
Oak Harbor Girls Scouts earned the bronze award, a rare milestone for Western Washington clubs.
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Found in bottle, Whidbey critter now an ‘ambassador’
A Giant Pacific octopus is a star attraction at the Western Washington University’s public aquarium.
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Mr. South Whidbey sets a record
The five contestants raised over $72,000, far surpassing the $40,000 from last year’s competition.
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Friends of the vine: A community picks grapes at Whidbey winery
Spoiled Dog draws volunteers year after year for the harvest day.
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Apples are a pressing matter at Tilth Market
A juice pressing and potluck is scheduled for Oct. 11.
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Resource fair helps job seekers with disabilities
October 2025 marks the 80th National Disability Employment Awareness Month.