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Purchase costumes at the garage sale to live out your fairytale fantasies.

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Buy a prop, costume at Playhouse garage sale

Whidbey Playhouse is hosting a garage sale for anyone who’s ever dreamed of living in a musical.

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Co-Founders Kate Kilpatrick and Paul Rose smile outside of their storefront

Business

New downtown store offers arts and crafts

The new shop championing more than 20 small local businesses sits on Pioneer Way.

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Life

Island County Community Day celebrates inclusivity

The event promises family-friendly games, activities, food and music.

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A wave hits a rock at Point Partridge the night of the tsunami advisory on Whidbey.

News

Whidbey dodges tsunami, prepares for future disaster

Whidbey residents were ghosted by a tsunami Tuesday, but are advised to make disaster preparations.

South Whdibey firefighters demonstrate the different ways they can manipulate the vehicle in order to get patients out of the vehicle safely at the Whidbey Island Fair.

Life

National Night Out returns to Whidbey Island

Family-friendly fun and first responder education will take place on North and South Whidbey Aug. 5.

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A toxic shellfish warning sign at Penn Cove Tidelands.

Business

Penn Cove, Holmes Harbor closed to shellfish harvesting

Island County’s primary shellfish provider suffers business setbacks after a new shellfish ban.

(Photo provided) The Oak Harbor Marina at sunset.

News

Oak Harbor City Council resumes marina discussion

Oak Harbor City Council remains divided on how to save the deteriorating marina

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Haven Staff and community partners gearing up for the annual Point in Time Count. 

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Homeless Coalition launches fundraiser amid threat of closure

The Whidbey Homeless Coalition needs help raising money to keep its two Island County shelters open.

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Singer Mira Arcilla stands next to Everett AquaSox On-Field Emcee Steve Willits.

Life

Everett AquaSox host Whidbey singer

Blind talent, Mira Arcilla, performed the national anthem for the Everett AquaSox game Sunday.

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Life

Flea market tradition continues at drive-in

Whidbey Island Lions Club summer flea markets are back Saturdays at Blue Fox Theater until Aug. 23.

Larry Goff and Chris Chan are two of the candidates running for Commissioner of the Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue.

News

Three vie for fire commissioner position

Three candidates are running for a seat on the board as Commissioner Cheryl Engle’s term ends.

Photo provided From left are Debra Parish and her daughter Kristin Benson.

Business

Vintage fashion shop opens at Greenbank Farm

Arline & Stella Vintage Emporium celebrated its soft opening July 6 at Greenbank Farm.

Mrs. Parker's TTK class engaged in hands-on activities in the classroom.

News

Law change adds challenges to kindergarten program

A new state law creates big changes for little learners in Coupeville.