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At left, Reid Schwartz, Jim Slowik, Lyn Bartley, Ken Hulett, Tony Bartley, Dave Williams and Christy Schwartz form a chain to place bags of food inside a car before they’re delivered to schools.

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Fundraiser to support Food4Kids program

The Rotary Club of Oak Harbor continues to help keep children fed amid the rising cost of food.

A photo from Island County Historical Museum shows Front Street in Coupeville in 1890. Many of the buildings remain today.

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Chronicler captures Coupeville’s captivating citizens

Recording of Coupeville’s local stories are what sparks Judy Lynn’s fire.

Whidbey Clay Center instructor Jordan Jones demonstrates shaping a lump of clay into a gumdrop shape and centering the hole during her class at the Whidbey Clay Center in Freeland. Centering the holes is an important first step to turn clumps of mud into art, whether it be a mug, bowl, spoon rest, dragon, wagon or farm animal. (Patricia Guthrie / Special to The Herald)

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Whidbey Island clay artists mucking in mud more than ever

Instructor to class: “Clay is very humbling. But you can remake it. It’s just mud. We’re just having…

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Mussel tussle: Chefs to face off in annual festival

As spring awakens, many come out of their shells to enjoy some world-class mussels in Coupeville.

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‘Newsies’ take a striking stance

Kids learned about journalism history with the Whidbey Children’s Theatre’s production of “Newsies, Jr.”

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These young sleuths came dressed to impress to Langley Mystery Weekend, Feb. 22-23. Ticket sales increased 25% from last year, according to Langley Chamber of Commerce Director Nicole Whittington-Johnson. This was the 40th year for the popular event, which helps bring visitors into the Village by the Sea during a slow time of year.

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Detecting a trend in Langley

A few moments from Langley’s Mystery Weekend.

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The Red Devil flies again

On Whidbey, a model of the World War I plane will be ready to take flight after some…

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Striking a new tone

For five days, the music of Zimbabwe echoed in the hallways of the South Whidbey Community Center.

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Unity Fellowship celebrates Black History Month

The Fellowship will wrap up Black History Month with live music, dancing, poetry and worship.

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Community members invited to feed juvenile salmon

People of all ages are welcome to feed the salmon and learn a thing or two about this…

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Black History Month event to honor pardoned activist

The celebration will honor a lesser-known political activist, Marcus Mosiah Garvey.

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Central Whidbey artist debuts new embroidery show

After a lifetime of creating and teaching art, a Coupeville fiber artist finally has her first show.

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Drama club blasts off with ‘A Trip to the Moon’

Oak Harbor’s award-winning drama students are taking audience members back in time.