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(Photo by D’Amore Photography at The Oak Bowl and Mario’s Pizza) Oak Bowl and Mario’s Pizza is offering a Sweet Date Night Package: couples receive a heart-shaped pizza, two sodas, arcade cards and mini donuts.

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Valentine’s Day events are plentiful on island

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day, here’s a roundup of love-themed events.

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Century-old schooner makes national register

The recognition makes grants for the schooner’s maintenance more accessible.

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4-H flourishes in Island County

Despite unprecedented challenges over the past few years, enrollment has increased.

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Therapy dogs offer comfort and joy

Dogs on Call volunteers provide registered and insured therapy dog visits across Whidbey.

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Oak Harbor artists spread their wings

Several artists from the Garry Oak Gallery in Oak Harbor will be in an upcoming Anacortes art show.

(Photo provided) Nora Nickum is the author of the new book, “Twelve Daring Grays.”

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Bainbridge Island author pens tale about Sounders

Author Nora Nickum visited Whidbey a couple years ago to spot the majestic gray whales.

(Photo provided) Dragons, dumplings, calligraphy and other crafts will again be featured at Lunar New Year festivities at Bayview Hall on Feb. 7.

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Hello, moon: Celebrate the Lunar New Year

Dragons, dumplings and more will be offered at a free program open to the public on Saturday.

(Photo via Fanbulance Unit 12 on Facebook) Seahawks fever is contagious on Whidbey ahead of the team’s appearance in Super Bowl 60, but the Fanbulance isn’t here to cure anyone — just the opposite.

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Fanbulance spreads Seahawk spirit

North Whidbey resident Robert Brown is an owner of what he called the “ultimate tailgating rig.”

Photo by David Welton

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Photographer focuses on community

A retired cardiologist will have a solo exhibit through February at the Frank Rose Gallery.

David Lura officiated the St. Patrick's Day parade in 2022.

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Residents remember ‘Oak Harbor’s chaplain’

Pastor David Lura passed away Jan. 25 after a fight with cancer.

Photo by Florian Graner

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Sound Waters University returns to Coupeville

Food webs in the marine ecosystem is the theme of this year’s conference.

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Playhouse presents edgy rock musical

“RENT” is bringing powerful harmonies and themes of love, poverty and addiction to the Playhouse.

Photo by Jason Rafael

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Farm sanctuary opens doors for free animal therapy

Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary is hosting an animal therapy open house from noon to 5 p.m. this Sunday.