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Photo by Marina Blatt. Despite all of its ups and downs, today the playhouse is a light among the community: hosting more than five shows a year, classes for kids and adults, and playing the role of a second home for those who are part of it. From left are Kevin Meyer, Eric George, Rusty Hendrix, Bob Hendrix, Theresa Frazer, Susie Thompson and Jim Riney.

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Opening the curtains on 60 years at the Whidbey Playhouse

The Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor is a prosperous theater that belies its humble beginnings.

Photo by Marina Blatt. Arrianne Bright holds up translucent glass window art inside her new studio in Coupeville. The artist will teach how to make the art in a class from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 21.

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Coupeville studio has heart of glass

This weekend, artist Arrianne Bright will open aJane Glass Studio to the public.

Photo and art by res plumata. A life-size body with wings stretching from its fragile paper skin, glows from the inside, pieced together from MRIs, ultrasounds and medical records.

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Artist show to explore ‘Body of Work’

Plumata is showing “Body of Work” from March 4 through 30 at Clinton’s Koneksi Co-Creative Gallery.

Photo by Greg Jensen. A peacekeeper directs the crowd during a protest on Whidbey. Beyond crowd safety, peacekeepers also assist participants who are overheated, injured or in need of support and coordinate with law enforcement when necessary.

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Group keeps the peace at Whidbey rallies

The volunteer-led organization, SOS Whdibey, is made up of 50 peacekeepers who help maintain calm.

Photo provided. Staff members at Coupeville Elementary School celebrate the opening of its new sensory room — equipped with interactive movement and relaxation tools.

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Coupeville Elementary opens sensory room

For some students, being ready to learn starts not with a textbook, but with a moment of calm.

Photo provided. Summit attendees gather after a powerful keynote address by Rep. Osman Salahuddin at the 2026 Educational Advocacy Summit in Olympia.

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Whidbey teens join in civics summit

The 2026 summit at the State Capitol was led by 18-year-old Whidbey resident Aanchal Batwara.

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Mayor, council get raises

The Oak Harbor mayor and council members got a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment.

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Coupeville bar delights in the quirky

The Spectacled Sasquatch, a quaint bar, opened in Coupeville last month.

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Mayor signs letter opposed to defunding public works account

The governor wants to take millions from a fund that helps local governments build infrastructure.

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Wismine Davilar is a praise dancer and a singer, who performs as a form of spiritual worship.

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Church celebrates Black History Month

Embrace love and hope this Sunday at the House of Prayer in Oak Harbor.

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City hires falconer to chase away gulls

Say goodbye to stolen french fries and bird dropping on cars.

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Battery packs spark fire in crawlspace

A battery caught fire, nearly causing a catastrophic house fire on North Whidbey.

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Coupeville schools replacement levies pass

As of Thursday, 9,906 ballots were counted and an estimated 30 were left to tabulate.