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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

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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.

(Photo by David Welton) It was all hands on deck for the over 70 volunteers who worked on the rotting gray whale carcass, eager to aid in the dissection. They wore protective gear to avoid contracting diseases.

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Bones of a behemoth: Volunteers remove skeleton from dead whale

More than 70 volunteers gathered on a Central Whidbey beach to cut out the bones from a dead…

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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

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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.

(Photo by Marina Blatt) Vicki Yount shows off the colorful clothing she sells in V-Boutique.

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Plein Air competition calls to painters

Artists, art lovers and shoppers alike are in for a vibrant weekend as Whidbey’s Plein Air returns.

Photo by David Welton

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Whidbey tour welcomes visitors to studios

People peek into the studios of professional artists around Whidbey during an annual two-day event.

Pottery has a long history of importance to humanity, giving the practice a sense of "spirituality" Sasha Polonko feels at the throwing wheel.

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The art of wild clay: Whidbey potter joins Coupeville Arts and Crafts Fest

Polonko, who runs the business “Girl Pots,” will join more than 140 other vendors.

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Island County Community Day celebrates inclusivity

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

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.

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National Night Out returns to Whidbey Island

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

Photo by David Welton

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Handyman, carpenter, carver: Clinton artist taking requests

A South Whidbey resident practices the ancient tradition of Tibetan woodcarving.

Painting by Alfredo ArreguĂ­n

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August exhibition displays work of renowned late painter

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

Photo by David Welton

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Scenes from 100th Whidbey Island Fair

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

Photo by Jennifer Holmes

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Oak Harbor Library hosts wildlife photography show

Holmes’ upcoming show focuses on many of Whidbey Island’s avian inhabitants