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Michael Holtby, right, prepares to take a photo of Jasper Hein in his studio for the Whidbey Beard Project.

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Wanted: a few bearded men

A South Whidbey photographer is setting out to capture unique beards for an upcoming book

People line up to get their prizes at the arcade at the Blue Fox Drive-In Theater. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Get off the couch, or bring it, for a night at Blue Fox Drive-In

Kids get in for $1 at the Whidbey Island outdoor theater, one of few still standing in the…

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Tale of redemption to be shared on Whidbey

Johnny Palka will speak about restorative justice at 6:30 p.m. July 28 in Freeland.

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The way of the dinosaurs?

A child shies away from a dinosaur roaming free at the Freeland Library on Saturday. DinoCrew Northwest attended…

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South Whidbey resident Dan Weehunt has a word with Gertie, his 35-pound pet turkey, as they take a stroll in a park earlier this month.

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Talking turkey: Man has special bond with feathery friend

On a winter day not so long ago, Dan Weehunt found himself running through his garage in pursuit…

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The oldest vehicle on the tour was Richard Anderson’s 1918 Pierce-Arrow.

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A drive through history

The Pierce-Arrow Society brought around a dozen vintage cars to Whidbey Island over the weekend.

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Summer camp launches art workshop

A popular South End summer camp destination is launching a new offering for kids and teens.

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Guide reveals lesser-known Island County destinations

A new publication is leading adventurers to seldom-explored trails all over the county.

TJ Harmon Fisher sits with her service dog Brody. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times).

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Wolfhound provides an important service

TJ Harmon Fisher wants people to know the important role service dogs play in people’s lives.

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South Whidbey “picker” John Norris demonstrates how to use an old fruit press he found while exploring a family farm. He has plans to donate the artifact to the South Whidbey Historical Society, which will put it on display for fairgoers to see this year.

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Picker unearths slice of Whidbey history

Visitors to Whidbey Island Fair’s antiques barn can view a 150-year-old Whidbey historic artifact.

Earth Sanctuary owner Chuck Pettis next to his Ley Line piece on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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For $7, take a walk on the spiritual side of Whidbey Island

The 72-acre nature preserve has sculptures and sacred spaces. “It is contemplative, peaceful and magical.”

Daniel Gregory gathers burdock root for his wife, Lori Kane's herbalism studio. (Photo provided)

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Artists support each other with community market

Whidbey residents are invited to attend a series of small craft markets in the summer and fall.

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South End group joins laughter movement

For the last year, these women have been chortling, chuckling, and giggling their way through life.