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Photo from “A War With Time,” the acoustic music video on Youtube
Brandi Carlile plays the guitar on her boat.

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Grammy winner makes video on Whidbey boat

Brandi Carlile played“A War With Time” on her sailboat Captain Fantastic.

Photo by Laina Stonefelt

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Bear witness: Whidbey environmental educator captures wild art

Laina Stonefelt traveled to Churchill, Manitoba.

Photo by David Welton

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True colors on display at Goosefoot show

An art and poetry competition on South Whidbey inspired a rainbow of pieces.

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Coupeville mom starts birthday pantry to ensure every child has party

A 23-year-old mother of three created a charitable group that gives birthday supplies to families.

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Frank Alm, Smith's uncle, is featured in a newspaper for coming back from a German internment camp.

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Nordic lodge president to tell story of family’s escape from Nazis

A quiet act of defiance would tear her family apart and set in motion a journey across continents.

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Celebrity gardener entertains Whidbey club

Ciscoe Morris bestowed gardening advice upon more than 50 members of the Oak Harbor Gardening Club.

Photo by Sarah

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Dying to keep history alive

Frightville haunts the iconic Roller Barn

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Scooby Doo, where are you? Coupeville.

Coupeville Chamber of Commerce hosts a themed Halloween scarecrow competition.

Photo by David Welton
The Black Cat Ball is a highlight of Halloween on South Whidbey each year.

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Something wicked (and fun) this way comes

Whidbey has many Halloween events yet to come.

Photo provided by Garry Heinrich

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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

Photo by Beth Chamberlin
Nels Auchterlonie, age 5, uses all of his strength to lift up a pumpkin bigger than his torso.

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Pick and choose a pumpkin patch

Beyond the ubiquitous orange gourds, several island farms offer activities.

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Whidbey crab catch is bountiful

Coupeville residents Bill Smith and Carla Holderman spend their weekends chasing Dungeness crab.

Hayden Cammermeyer dumps compost onto a wire frame for Winston Harper and Murphy Boland to sift the compost during class at South Whidbey Elementary School on Sept. 22, 2025 in Langley, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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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.