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Longtime local favorite, Janie Cribbs & The T.Rust Band, will play Friday, the opening day of LittleBIGFest at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds & Event Center. The festival runs through Sunday, featuring 47 bands on four stages. File photo by Patricia Guthrie

Life

Langley’s annual 3-day music, arts event kicks off Friday

In its fifth year, the three-day festival appears to be on track for record attendance.

Victoria Denka

Obituaries

Victoria Louise Denka: 1952 – 2025

Victoria (“Vicki”) Louise Denka, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, died on 7/17/25 surrounded by family at her home…

Oscar Scudder

Obituaries

Oscar Dwight Scudder “Scooter”: August 18, 1939 – July, 2025

Oscar Dwight Scudder, lovingly known as“Scooter,” went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 1, 2025.…

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Those on the left need to apologize

Editor,

Life

Summer farm work parties seeking volunteers

Come join the fun by volunteering at one of the South Whidbey School Farms’ work parties this summer.

By Tre Everett

Life

Pedaling for a Purpose: Tour de Whidbey returns to support local health care

There’s a ride for everyone, ranging from a 10-mile family-friendly route to the 162-mile POWER ride.

Ferries pass on a crossing between Mukilteo and Whidbey Island in August. (Andy Bronson / Herald file)

News

Get ready to pay more for a Washington state ferry ride

Fares will rise this fall. And next year there will be a new fee if you pay with…

Seraphinoff

Opinion

From Point No Point to Deception Pass: Women are leading the way in social, political movements

I have seen nothing quite like this in my lifetime of nearly 79 years.

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Opinion

Take a breath: Masons bring 3 days of love to Oak Harbor Music Festival

Other towns don’t have the Oak Harbor Music Festival.

Painting by Alfredo ArreguĂ­n

Life

August exhibition displays work of renowned late painter

The opening reception runs 5-7 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 2.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Scenes from 100th Whidbey Island Fair

Photos taken by David Welton show the food, entertainment and people behind this year’s Whidbey Island Fair.

Margaret Shields

Obituaries

Margaret Helen Shields: September 16, 1944 – June 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Helen Shields, aged 80, who departed…

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Conspiracy theories have deep history

Editor,