Life
Celebrate Mother’s Day at garden concert
Meerkerk Gardens’ Mother’s Day Concert at noon-4 p.m. on Sunday
Life
Orcas thrill onlookers at Deception Pass
A group of 21 orcas turned into a spectacle at Deception Pass, drawing crowds and photographers.
Life
Art Walk turns Oak Harbor into student gallery
More than 2,000 elementary students works displayed from April 23 to 26.
Life
Salinity Seafood promotes native oyster, connects Whidbey’s beachfront farmers
Emily Wilder is particularly passionate about Washington’s only native oyster, dubbed “tiny but mighty”
Life
Gardenpalooza grows at Hillcrest Elementary
Students, staff and parents planted herbs and vegetables in the school’s community garden.
Life
Prairie Days offers rare look at threatened ecosystem
The event takes place at the Pacific Rim Institute For Environmental Stewardship in Coupeville.
Life
A taste of Whidbey: Visiting chefs craft four-hour feast
Captain Whidbey Inn, a Coupeville gem nestled on the banks of Penn Cove, came alive with food, drink
Crosswind
NAS Whidbey spouse in running for national honor
Meg Graves is a finalist for Military Spouse of the Year.
Life
Whidbey writer’s animated whale film makes waves
An award-winning animated short has ties to Whidbey Island.
Life
Marsh makeover: Couple recognized for clean-up effort
Freund Marsh is nearly unrecognizable compared to what it was before.
Life
Arts show focuses on supersizing joy
Two Whidbey artists are proving that joy can come in many forms
Life
Elementary kids’ persuasive writing skills get fries on the menu
As playful and imaginative as the letters were, the lesson carried a deeper purpose.