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    Photo by Marina Blatt
    Therapy dogs offer comfort and joy
    By Marina Blatt • February 6, 2026 1:30 am

    Dogs on Call volunteers provide registered and insured therapy dog visits across Whidbey.

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    Oak Harbor artists spread their wings
    By Marina Blatt • February 6, 2026 1:30 am

    Several artists from the Garry Oak Gallery in Oak Harbor will be in an upcoming Anacortes art show.

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    (Photo provided) Nora Nickum is the author of the new book, “Twelve Daring Grays.”
    Bainbridge Island author pens tale about Sounders
    By Kira Erickson • February 3, 2026 1:30 am

    Author Nora Nickum visited Whidbey a couple years ago to spot the majestic gray whales.

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    (Photo provided) Dragons, dumplings, calligraphy and other crafts will again be featured at Lunar New Year festivities at Bayview Hall on Feb. 7.
    Hello, moon: Celebrate the Lunar New Year
    February 3, 2026 1:30 am

    Dragons, dumplings and more will be offered at a free program open to the public on Saturday.

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    (Photo via Fanbulance Unit 12 on Facebook) Seahawks fever is contagious on Whidbey ahead of the team’s appearance in Super Bowl 60, but the Fanbulance isn’t here to cure anyone — just the opposite.
    Fanbulance spreads Seahawk spirit
    By Allyson Ballard • February 3, 2026 1:30 am

    North Whidbey resident Robert Brown is an owner of what he called the “ultimate tailgating rig.”

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    Photo by David Welton
    Photographer focuses on community
    By Marina Blatt • February 3, 2026 1:30 am

    A retired cardiologist will have a solo exhibit through February at the Frank Rose Gallery.

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    David Lura officiated the St. Patrick's Day parade in 2022.
    Residents remember ‘Oak Harbor’s chaplain’
    By Jessie Stensland • February 3, 2026 1:30 am

    Pastor David Lura passed away Jan. 25 after a fight with cancer.

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    Photo by Florian Graner
    Sound Waters University returns to Coupeville
    By Kira Erickson • January 30, 2026 1:30 am

    Food webs in the marine ecosystem is the theme of this year’s conference.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt
    Playhouse presents edgy rock musical
    By Marina Blatt • January 27, 2026 1:30 am

    “RENT” is bringing powerful harmonies and themes of love, poverty and addiction to the Playhouse.

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    Photo by Jason Rafael
    Farm sanctuary opens doors for free animal therapy
    By Kira Erickson • January 27, 2026 1:30 am

    Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary is hosting an animal therapy open house from noon to 5 p.m. this Sunday.

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    (Photo provided by Ralph Downes) Brandon Reed, a deputy with the Coupeville Marshal’s Office, assisted with the rescue.
    Deer saved from plastic strap
    By Allyson Ballard • January 27, 2026 1:30 am

    Members of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Coupeville Marshal’s Office helped it.

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    Whidbey painter brings the dark to light
    By Marina Blatt • January 27, 2026 1:30 am

    Katy Holley, an Oak Harbor artist, takes on the difficult challenge of painting nighttime landscapes

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    (Photo by Craig Johnson) This surf scoter may be among the birds seen from the wharf.
    A small sit at the Coupeville Wharf
    January 27, 2026 1:30 am

    Join the Whidbey Aubudon Society from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1 view winter birds.

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