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Anti-bullying foundation hosts talk for parents

An anti-bullying and drug use prevention speaker will share a presentation for parents in Oak Harbor

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Elizabeth Agin demonstrates how mason bees lay their eggs in narrow paper tubes

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Farmer heralds mason bees in talk

A North Whidbey farmer wants people to know that mason bees are good pollinators and easy to raise.

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A past parade participant dressed as a mermaid in 2022.

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Whale parade, school fundraising gala planned

This weekend is sure to be busy for South Whidbey residents.

Photos by David Welton
Carly Sarver is the artist behind a brand-new mural depicting the marine wildlife of the Salish Sea. South Whidbey resident John Knowlton commissioned the Stanwood muralist to paint what was formerly an accent wall in his new home.

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Home mural celebrates Salish Sea

Within the span of four days, muralist Carly Sarver brought the vision of the Salish Sea to life.

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Bill Walker, an avid local paddler, helped to reopen the kayaking campsite at Windjammer Park.

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Kayak camping returns to Windjammer Park

A nondescript patch of grass near the water in Windjammer Park is part of something much larger.

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Imagination Library serves hundreds

More than 870 children on Whidbey Island have been enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

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Gray whale names announced

Nine gray whales that frequent Puget Sound officially have new names.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times

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Yacht Club hopes to get community on board

The Oak Harbor Yacht Club hosts a race every Thursday from March 16 to April 13.

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Seabirds, citizen science and saving the world

In 2009, thousands of surf scoters washed ashore along the outer coast of Washington. In 2014, tens of…

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Third grade students at South Whidbey Elementary School peered at the cups of murky water containing salmon fry. As part of an annual tradition, the kids released the fish at the Maxwelton Outdoor Classroom on March 31.

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Small fry make big difference

Third grade classes from South Whidbey gathered at Maxwelton Creek for an exciting tradition.

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Oak Harbor siblings head to international robotics contest

The Serrantes siblings have qualified to compete in the largest robotics competition in the world.

Island Dance Competition Team members celebrate their performances with a team photo. From left in front row are Emmalynn Rochholz, Maliya Thrasher and Clara Jacobson-Ross; back row shows Tay Pitts, Amelia Rochholz, Jamee Pitts (coach), Lindi Moore, Stella Jung and Lainey Dodge.

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Island dancers win big in the competition circuit

Island Dance Studio is the training ground for the dancers of the Island Dance Competition Team.

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Bard’s Boutique presents poetry afternoon in Bayview

Local poet Judith Adams will lend her words to awaken the soul in an Easter weekend poetry reading.