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Surveying molts is easier than up-turning rocks and chasing down live crabs. In four-person teams, surveyors scour the beach for 20 minutes, logging the data into an app. (Photo provided)

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Citizen scientists on the prowl for invasive crab

One of the world’s most evasive species has been found on Whidbey Island in small numbers.

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Whidbey Island Fair opens July 25

The fair will feature a petting zoo with a wider assortment of animals for folks to meet and…

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Ferry home travels Whidbey’s coast

Two central Whidbey residents turned an old ferry boat into a home that is now for sale.

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Participants during a previous South Whidbey Yacht Club sailing class.

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Come sail away with yacht club

Whidbey Islanders looking to get out on the water this summer are in good company.

Dark Operator is the newest book in the Galaxy’s Edge series.

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Fan Expo summons sci-fi fans on Whidbey

Fans of the book saga and the sci-fi genre are invited to three days of extravaganza at Tossin’…

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From left, Paulina De La Parra as Julia, Hannah Nguyen as Leticia and Cianna Castro as Diana appear in Aphra Behn’s “The Lucky Chance” adapted and directed by Julie Beckman at Island Shakespeare Festival.

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Island Shakespeare Festival begins

“The Lucky Chance” opened Friday, July 19 at Island Shakespeare Festival on Whidbey Island.

Alex Youngblood plays with a spout at the Splash Park in Oak Harbor. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Beating the heat

Families swarmed to Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor this week as some of the highest temperatures of the…

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South Whidbey alum researches cancer abroad

Randall Johnson serves on the committee that selects the Nobel Prize and is researching cancer.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Playhouse brings nostalgic frenzy to stage

The Whidbey Playhouse’s stage turned into Dr. Seuss’ nonsensical mind for the season’s grand finale.

Photo by David Welton

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Shrek, Jr. takes the stage at children’s theater

The Whidbey Children’s Theatre is bringing the evergreen and humorous classic to the Langley stage.

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Left to right: Activities Director Katie Cook, Resident Pam Castanera, Head of Housekeeping Shanika Plummer and Kiro pose after a remarkable day at Welcome Home Oak Harbor.

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Kiro the Hero: Dog brings Oak Harbor senior back to life

Welcome Home Oak Harbor Senior Memory Care dog jumps to the rescue of a resident.

Photo by Craig Cyr
Drones lit the night sky in Langley in lieu of a traditional fireworks display.

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Drone light show attracts a crowd in Langley

Langley residents rejoiced Saturday as a fleet of drones lit the night sky with colorful shapes.

Photo by David Welton
Hydros for Heroes will take place Saturday and Sunday July 13-14.

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Hydro race to decide best in the West

Hydro racers are returning to Oak Harbor bay for the eighth Hydros for Heroes event.