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Kathy Fox has played the organ and piano at Langley United Methodist Church for the past 50 years. (Photo by David Welton)

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Musical heart of the church is ready to retire

Nearly every Sunday for the past five decades, Kathy Fox filled the sanctuary with organ music.

Brandon Nelson, Oak Harbor High School band teacher, plays percussion for the Saratoga Orchestra.
(Photo provided by Saratoga Orchestra)

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Orchestra takes on music from the silver screen

Whether it’s “Harry Potter,” “Lord of the Rings” or “Star Wars,” just about every franchise is represented.

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Good Cheer Garden Co-leads Katherine Proulx and Carlee Bane harvest crops with a volunteer.

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Food programs on Whidbey face challenges

Food banks are waiting to hear just how much has been cut by the Trump administration.

Photo by Howard Garrett
Tsimshian Hyyuuk Dancers perform at a previous Water Festival.

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Penn Cove Water Festival pulls into town May 10

Penn Cove will be filled with the canoes of the Salish people in a celebration of indigenous culture

The South Whidbey High School wind ensemble practices under Chris Harshman’s direction. (Photo by David Welton)

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School music director retires on a high note

Harshman will put away his baton as his career with the South Whidbey schools comes to a close

Photo by David Welton

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Japanese restaurant rolls into Bayview Corner

Earlier this month, Joan Samson and Ed Hodson opened Japonica Diner on South Whidbey.

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Fire scorches shed in Freeland

By the time firefighters arrived, the resident had mostly extinguished the blaze.

This lake is part of the Double Bluff acquisition project that the Whidbey Camano Land Trust has applied for funds through the Conservation Futures program. (Photo by Carlos Anderson)

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Conservation Futures Fund could help protect large shoreline, forest projects on island

Island County commissioners are considering a total of four applications this year for a program that preserves and…

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State utilities commission rejects Cascadia Water revenue increase

A tariff increase that would have affected over 1,000 customers on Whidbey Island.

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CADA facing major budget cuts

The nonprofit organization is impacted by cuts to VOCA and ARPA funding.

(Photo by Gary Olson)
Virgil Knackstedt takes out some Scotch broom with loppers. Cutting at the very base of the stem, flush with the ground, is most effective and won’t disturb buried seeds.

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Work parties to tackle invasive Scotch broom

Join the group this Friday, April 25 or Saturday, April 26.

Photo by David Welton

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Sustainable fashion and practices on display at Alma Kids

Clothing on the racks is organic, sustainably made and ethically sourced, with natural fibers.

Photo by David Welton

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Campaign to reenergize historic Clinton Community Hall

This week, a total of 33 solar panels were affixed to the roof.