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Women’s health fair on Sunday

A women’s health advocate and cancer survivor wants to educate others at a festival in Langley.

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Outhouse, banana compete in derby

A mix of young and old, new and returning racers rolled down the First Street hill in Langley

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Dr. Patrick Schoettmer will give his lecture, “Why is it so hard to get things done in Congress?” at the Coupeville Library on Sept. 29.

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Political science professor to give free lecture in Coupeville

Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. in the Coupeville Library, Dr. Patrick Schoettmer will give a free lecture.

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James O’Boyle, left and Christian Royal play Magic: the Gathering at the Book Rack in Oak Harbor for Friday Night Magic.

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Wizards take over Oak Harbor game store on Fridays

In Oak Harbor, fans gather to play Magic: The Gathering on Midway Boulevard at the Book Rack.

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Community invited to author reading

Community members can grab a seat at the Kingfisher Bookstore and chat with a local author.

Photo by Chris Koser

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Clinton filmmaker takes on pre-grunge band

A documentary about Tacoma-based garage band ended up becoming a massive, 15-year undertaking.

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Mr. Oak Harbor seeks new royals

Teens are invited to apply.

Photo by David Welton

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Nourish the roots: Whidbey chef to teach class

Eating healthily doesn’t have to be difficult, as one South Whidbey resident hopes to teach people.

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Last year’s picnic attracted about 2,500 hungry guests, according to Dave Johnson.

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Community feast to celebrate the military

There’s a warm meal waiting for everybody at Oak Harbor’s Military Appreciation Picnic.

Left to right: Ty Johnon, Aiden Pieste and Cash Crites display Yu-Gi-Oh cards before a growler at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on Saturday. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Air Station goes on display

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island held its annual open house on Saturday, and everything was big.

Forestry Professor Kevin Zobrist teaches a course on South Whidbey. (Photo by Sarah Stewart)

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New grant launches Whidbey forestry programs

Washington State University Extension Forestry recently expanded the courses for landowners.

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Second Harvest Faire comes to historic farm

Harvest Faire returns to the Greenbank Farm on Sunday, Sept. 8.

Rob Casey, a Kayak instructor, tours through Deception Pass. (Photo provided)

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Paddling instructor offers tips for braving Deception Pass

Kayakers and paddleboarders have long been drawn to Deception Pass.