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Photo by Maria Matson / Whidbey News Group                                <em>Whidbey Island resident Dick Evans will be signing and selling copies of his book, Fazkils, at the Clinton Community Hall.</em><em></em>

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Hollywood actor, author reflects on his life, career in new book

Richard “Dick” Evans is an actor, writer and director with a long list of titles under his belt,…

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SICBA holds home tour

Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association will hold its 12th annual SICBA Home Tour Sept. 14-16.

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Walking Festival offers exercise, Whidbey scenery

There will be a three-day Whidbey Walking Festival Sept. 7-9 with five routes starting at Camp Casey in…

Clinton woman Edythe Swanson to turn 100

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Clinton woman Edythe Swanson to turn 100

Eat your vegetables. Don’t drink a lot. Don’t party a lot. And just live your life.

WAIF Wag ‘n’ Walk festival will be fun and games

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WAIF Wag ‘n’ Walk festival will be fun and games

It’s a day for the dogs — and their owners too. The Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation is hosting…

Photos by Maria Matson/Whidbey News Group                                John White of Freeland works to paint the “Big Guns” at Fort Casey. It was a good day to paint, with the sunshine and fresh air, he said. The work is being done by volunteers in preparation of the 50th anniversary of the “Big Guns” arrival, which will be held on Aug. 11.

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Fort Casey gets ready for anniversary

Celebration in recognition of ‘big guns’ arrival 50 years ago

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Orca event set for Wednesday

A spotlight is once again being placed on Lolita, also known as “Tokitae,” as well as the other…

Veggies come to life at fair

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Veggies come to life at fair

Spiderman, Spiderman, does whatever a spider can. And Spiderman can teach kids how to make spiders out of…

Bus driver wins statewide Above Beyond Award

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Bus driver wins statewide Above Beyond Award

Washington State Transit Insurance Pool and Island Transit have announced that bus operator Jim Caveness of Greenbank is…

Photo provided. Campstuff Coffee sells durable steel and enamel mugs for under $20.

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Coffee stand opens in Deception Pass Park

Standing in the drizzly rain in open-toed sandals, the foggy beach behind him and the smell of coffee…

Saratoga Orchestra event is set for Saturday in Freeland

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Saratoga Orchestra event is set for Saturday in Freeland

Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra is getting tropical with its annual fundraising event. This year’s theme is “Island Time —…

Valetta Faye will perform at Ott & Murphy Wines in Langley.

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Singing sensation comes to South Whidbey

Singing is her passion, music is her soul. That’s singer Valetta Faye’s motto.

Dennis McCaslin and Cindy Balthazar stand in front of the Joseph B. Libbey House, a historic structure built in 1870 that new owner McCaslin is working to restore. “We’re going to save it,” he said.

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Historical home gets makeover

Coupeville’s historic Gothic structure known as the “Libbey House” is getting a makeover, with a partial demolition of…