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Photo by David Welton. Volunteers assembled, roofed, painted and decorated the Star Barn chapel at the western-themed town at M-Bar-C Ranch in Freeland.

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Star Barn chapel stakes its claim at Freeland nonprofit ranch

There’s a new “chapel” in the western-themed town at M-Bar-C Ranch in Freeland.

Phadell Saddler

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Court records detail alleged abuse before Oak Harbor woman’s death

Prosecutors are seeking to upgrade charges against an Oak Harbor man accused of killing his wife.

Photo by Heidi Island. Island snapped a picture of a marine otter species during her travels in Peru. The otter makes a feature in her book “Romp!”

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Whidbey scientist chronicles hidden life of river otters

On Whidbey Island, a romp of river otters saunters between fresh and saltwater.

Photo by Patricia Guthrie
Lane Tompkins is selling off his collection of stone and bronze sculptures that he’s crafted the past 25 years during Saturday’s 14th Annual Freeland Art Studios Open House. Artists will be on hand to answer questions, explain their craft and sell their pieces. The event, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., is free.

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As he retires, Lane Tompkins leaves a legacy carved in stone

So at age 86, the sculptor is hanging up the tools that defined his artistic life.

(Photo by Allyson Ballard) Owner Sara Dean, right, and vendor Kim Leuthe, left, run Yon Bureau, which opened in downtown Oak Harbor on May 8.

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Yon Bureau brings bold vintage fashion to island

Owner Sara Dean and vendor Kim Leuthe are not here to blend in.

Photos by Marina Blatt
Little Shop of Horrors follows a struggling florist whose mysterious plant promises fame and fortune — so long as it keeps getting fed. From left are Lachlan Waterbury, Katelyn Duvall and Ethan Johnson.

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A show that bites back: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ opens at Playhouse

The production, running June 5-28, embraces absurdity, transporting audiences to 1960s Skid Row

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A rainbow of Pride events set for Whidbey

Parades, drag shows, brunches and film projects will spotlight LGBTQIA+ voices.

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Internal survey, grievances point to staffing strain at North Whidbey Fire

Plan described staffing — along with “deteriorating” fire stations, communication, morale — as weaknesses

A Google Earth image shows a section of Holmes Harbor Golf Club.

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Following lawsuit, Holmes Harbor Golf Course closes

Island County Superior Court Judge Carolyn Cliff ruled in favor of the sewer district.

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State ferry system touts terminal electrification, strong workforce

Clinton is one of four terminals in which electrification is currently underway.

Jermiah Copeland

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Hearing set for former Whidbey resident accused of murder

Former Whidbey resident Jermiah Copeland may enter a plea agreement for the murder of a Navy woman.

Photo by David Welton. Audie Black has trained with Vibrant Fitness since 2011.

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Building better bodies as we age

Vibrant Fitness in Langley will host free “Functional Strength Training After 60” classes next month.

Photo by David Welton. Deception Pass ranked as no. 26 nationally, and was one of three bridges in Washington that made the list of bridges cyclists were most afraid to cross.

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Survey ranks Deception Pass Bridge as scary for cyclists

The majestic beauty of the Deception Pass Bridge is also quite frightening, to bikers at least.