Photo provided. Barbara Dunn, a South Whidbey therapist who uses the power of music in her practice, has formed a music brigade, inspired by the Singing Resistance movement.

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Singing along and resist with Indivisible Whidbey

Sunday’s sing-along is a prelude to Indivisible Whidbey’s No King’s March on March 28 in Oak Harbor.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. First-time Musselfest producer Krista Fleming is a veteran of the event planning industry.

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Musselfest celebrates 40 years of bivalves

The festival returns March 6-8, bringing with it mussels, music and mingling.

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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Queen-Bee Pantry buzzing with excitement at new site

A grand opening is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1 at the new…

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Murder mystery tees off at WICA

The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is bringing a classic murder mystery to audiences.

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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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Coupeville Lions to hold 20th annual auction, dinner

The special event will be 5-8:30 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge.

File photo. Josh Hauser, Langley’s bookstore owner, becomes Mayor Josh DeFax for two days every year.

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Round up the usual suspects, Murder Mystery Weekend is near

The Langley Murder Mystery Weekend is taking place Feb. 21-22 for its 41st year.

Photo by Roddy Blelloch

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Central Whidbey resident captures ferry photography

Blelloch’s photos are currently on display through the end of February in the Bellevue Leica store.

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Free film screening and community conversation about dementia caregiving at Clyde

Watch “Wine, Women, and Dementia,” a candid documentary that follows a cross-country road trip.

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Century-old schooner makes national register

The recognition makes grants for the schooner’s maintenance more accessible.

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Antique coal furnace unearthed at fairgrounds

A maintenance crew discovered a historic furnace hidden in the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

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Award to honor Whidbey resident Grethe Cammermeyer

It recognizes individuals and organizations making a positive difference on Whidbey and beyond.