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Whidbey tour welcomes visitors to studios

People peek into the studios of professional artists around Whidbey during an annual two-day event.

Pottery has a long history of importance to humanity, giving the practice a sense of "spirituality" Sasha Polonko feels at the throwing wheel.

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The art of wild clay: Whidbey potter joins Coupeville Arts and Crafts Fest

Polonko, who runs the business “Girl Pots,” will join more than 140 other vendors.

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Island County Community Day celebrates inclusivity

The event promises family-friendly games, activities, food and music.

South Whdibey firefighters demonstrate the different ways they can manipulate the vehicle in order to get patients out of the vehicle safely at the Whidbey Island Fair.

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National Night Out returns to Whidbey Island

Family-friendly fun and first responder education will take place on North and South Whidbey Aug. 5.

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Handyman, carpenter, carver: Clinton artist taking requests

A South Whidbey resident practices the ancient tradition of Tibetan woodcarving.

Runners participating in the Flightline 5k pose for a quick photo. Photo via Navylife PNW.

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Flightline 5K, aircraft demos return to Navy base

NAS Whidbey is hosting its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 23.

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Scenes from 100th Whidbey Island Fair

Photos taken by David Welton show the food, entertainment and people behind this year’s Whidbey Island Fair.

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Oak Harbor Library hosts wildlife photography show

Holmes’ upcoming show focuses on many of Whidbey Island’s avian inhabitants

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Summit Assistance Dogs hosts first graduation at new facility on North Whidbey

Tails wagged and eyes welled up during Summit Assistance Dogs’ recent graduation ceremony

(Photo by Allyson Ballard) Command Master Chief Ben Faulise shows off his finger tattoos.

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Sailors, former and current, share long tradition of getting inked while serving

Attempting to define Navy tattoos is as difficult as attempting to define the people donning them.

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Whidbey Island Fair celebrates 100th birthday

Fairgoers could meet animals, try deep-fried foods and enjoy carnival rides.

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Neighbors spot rare hummingbird on Whidbey

Greenbank resident Vicki Burdeaux and her partner Marsha Coolidge noticed an unusual sight.

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State Talking Book and Braille Library closes

Washington’s only library for those with visual impairments and related disabilities, closed July 1.