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Whidbey author Peter Hunt showcasing his books at the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum on Thursday (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

Life

Whidbey author releases new book

Peter Hunt has lived many profound chapters. His favorite: writing about these experiences.

Around 50 people from a few months old to seniors encircled a propane firepit by a beautiful historic barn of the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds. (Photo courtesy of David Stern)

Life

Islanders celebrates spring with drum circle

Spring is here, and about 50 South Whidbey noisemakers gathered Tuesday evening to celebrate.

Photo by Sam Fletcher
Sushi chef Claude Johnston prepares the caterpillar roll in Off the Hook.

Business

Speakeasy Sushi: Oak Harbor chef serves from a restaurant within a bar

Keep going through the pool hall and something may seem out of place: a full-menu sushi bar.

Photo by Sam Fletcher
David Janicki of Janicki Logging Co. thins the Trillium Community Forest on Tuesday.

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Into the woods – Trillium Community Forest begins final round of thinning

Trillium Community Forest starts its final round of thinning, from about 300 trees per acre to 125.

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Animal Advocates expanding resources for survivors of domestic violence and animal abuse

Recent domestic violence cases involving animal cruelty have called the Animal Advocates of Island County to assess resources…

Changing to a Metropolitan District would help keep the North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District's facilities, such as the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, open. (Photo courtest of the North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District).

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Park and rec district proposes major change

Officials are proposing to change the North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District.

Photo by Sam Fletcher
Oak Harbor resident Laurie Monical shows her most recent giant runt pigeon, Kahlua.

Life

Oak Harbor resident raises rare, ancient pigeons

Oak Harbor resident’s latest passion is the oldest and largest domestic pigeon breed in the world.

From left to right: George Mann, artist Nick Mann, Mayor Ronnie Wright, artist Kendall Mann and Anastasia Mann pose before the newly-installed "Song of the Salish Sea" in council chambers. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Oak Harbor hangs new mural in council chambers

Oak Harbor officials united with artists Thursday to hang a new mural in Council Chambers.

Cmdr. James Tilden, Commanding Officer of Patrol Squadron 62, presents a dedication plaque to Vice Adm. John B. Mustin, Chief of Navy Reserve and Commander, Navy Reserve Force, after taking delivery of the first new P-8A Poseidon for the Naval Air Force Reserve during a ceremony at Boeing Military Delivery Facility in Tukwila, Washington, March 6, 2024. This first delivery of the new P-8A Poseidon is a historic moment as it is the first purpose-built aircraft sent directly to the Navy Reserve’s defense architecture in its aggressive transformation as an elite warfighting organization. Our patrol aircraft deploy and operate globally in support of national defense priorities executing myriad missions ranging from supporting homeland defense (HLD), participating in exercises sustaining fleet readiness, and work alongside partner and allied nations maintaining proficiency and increasing interoperability. (Photo courtesy of the US Naval Air Force Reserve)

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Whidbey’s Navy Reserve Force upgrades to P-8s

The Naval Air Force Reserve’s new squadron of the P-8 Poseidon has its work cut out.

Bruce Eckholm displays some lively bees despite some cold weeks this winter. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

Life

Whidbey farmers prepare for an early spring

Despite a cold last week, the mild winter on Whidbey may lead to an optimal spring for farmers.

C-53E helicopter Crew Chief Donovan Davis traveled to Japan, flew with night vision goggles and shot guns from a helicopter. (Photo courtesy of Greg Davis)

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Oak Harbor native and marine honored with NAS Whidbey funeral

Lance Corporal Donovan Davis was born at the Naval Hospital on NAS Whidbey on July 17, 2002.

Photo by Sam Fletcher
Oak Harbor resident David Robbins leads the discussion at a Kabbalah study session.

Life

Oak Harbor resident teaches ancient spiritual practice

For the past 25 years, Oak Harbor native David Robbins has led Kabbalah study sessions in his home.

Megan Collins, co-owner of Kraken's Cove in Oak Harbor, pours a drink at the bar.  (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

Life

Kraken’s Cove restaurant expanding, ‘having a ball’

The opening of Kraken’s Cove Oak Harbor happened with four unique skillsets and fortuitous timing.