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StillFire Pottery’s Carol Ann Bauer forms platters out of clay at her home in Freeland. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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StillFire Pottery: Whidbey artist crafts nature-inspired elegance

“I want my pieces to elevate people’s experience of dining, to provide a contemplative moment.”

Photo by Allyson Ballard
Bradley Price II and Abigail Giugliano will be spending New Year’s Day in Pasadena, California, decked out in their marching band best.

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Oak Harbor High School sending students to Rose Parade

Abigail Giugliano and Bradley Price II will march in the 2026 Rose Parade.

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Military Appreciation Picnic returns to Oak Harbor

Over 400 pounds of pork, as well as potato salad, coleslaw will be provided

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Centennial farm thrives on family and faith

The Hilberdink Family Farm, a quaint 48-acre oasis in Oak Harbor, is marking a rare milestone.

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South Whidbey band hosts album release party

A former East Coast punk found his latest musical inspiration immersed in Whidbey’s abundant nature.

Photo by David Welton
Mutiny Bay Blueberry Farm will host a farm tour as part of Eat Local Month.

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September is Eat Local Month on Whidbey

The event is a celebration of food, farming and community during the biggest harvest month.

Photo by David Welton

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Dahlias flourish on Whidbey, adding late-summer color

They’re vibrant and perfectly rotund, and found just about anywhere on Whidbey this time of year.

Photo by Allyson Ballard

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Environmental stewards saving Whidbey prairie

The Pacific Rim Institute is steadily rehabilitating 140 acres of prairie and savanna.

LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends playing on the East stage Saturday Night 8/31/24.

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Oak Harbor Music Fest returns for 14th year

The festival on Whidbey will feature an impressive three-day lineup.

Coupeville Library Celebrates its birthday with a festive cake.

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Clinton Library celebrates 25th birthday

The Clinton Library made sure to have plenty of cake as it celebrated 25 years on Saturday.

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Dancing Fish Vineyards hosts art show benefit for Soroptimists

Dancing Fish Vineyards is hosting the fifth annual Whidbey Women and Art Benefit Show and Sale.

(Photo by Govinda Holtby) A trio of pigeon guillemots hangs out on the land, somewhat resembling penguins.

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Citizen scientists monitor indicator species on Whidbey

A fire left a local group of pigeon guillemot enthusiasts worried about the fate of some chicks.

(Screenshot from Washington State Ferries video) Melvin the American mink has been hanging around the Mukilteo ferry terminal over the past few weeks.

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American mink spends summer at Mukilteo terminal

Washington State Ferries posted a video to its Facebook page this week of the lithe marine mammal.