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Work parties to take on scotch broom

Over 50 volunteers have signed up to help eradicate scotch broom on South Whidbey Island.

Photo provided. Holland Happening remains rooted in honoring Oak Harbor’s Dutch heritage. The festival has been a community tradition since 1969.

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Holland Happening to happen next weekend

This year’s celebration from April 24-26 promises a mix of tradition and entertainment.

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Whidbey Democracy Fest coming to farm

The first Whidbey Democracy Fest is planned for Saturday, April 18 at the Greenbank Farm.

Photo provided by Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts will betransformed into Georgian England until April 25 for the adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel of manners. From left are Levi Redmill, Marta Mulholland, Grace Webb, Rachael Spencer and Jeff Natter on the table.

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WICA play explores ‘Sense and Sensibility’

Rose Woods, the founder of Island Shakespeare Festival, is delivering yet another old-timey hit.

Photo by Marina Blatt. Farmers Nan and Ken Leaman, who raise heritage longwool sheep at Wild Rose Farm in Oak Harbor, take pride in how they care for their animals. They bottle-feed a lamb who was born severly under weight and doesn’t mind the princess-treatment.

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All spun up: Fiber arts event coming to Oak Harbor

The Whidbey Weavers Guild is inviting the public to its 53rd annual Spin-In.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. According to Fire Chief Travis Anderson, his department’s new ladder truck is the only one operated by a civilian department on the island.

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OHFD wields more firefighting power

The Oak Harbor Fire Department is ramping up its service to the community.

Photo by Marina Blatt. Johnny Spero’s cooking remains deeply technical, but on Whidbey, it’s guided by a new wind of discovery, he said. He hopes small, thoughtful details will make the dining experience memorable.

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Michelin magic: Renowned chef sets the table in Langley

Spero’s culinary experience spans decades and continents, shaped by a curiosity and love for cooking.

Island Transit Executive Director Melinda Adams wants to hear from residents.

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Island Transit seeking input on Roadmap 2047

Island Transit officials want residents to join them on a trip 20 years into the future.

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Trash and Treasure sale is April 18

A wide range of fantastic finds will be available.

Seattle folk-rocker Jessie Thoreson released her new album.

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Seattle folk-rock band is coming to Whidbey vineyard

The band is playing at only five Washington state locations during its upcoming tour.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Community members learned about rearing salmon and the legend behind the Coho salmon’s hooked nose at a recent feeding.

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City-raised salmon to be released soon

Tens of thousands of Whidbey’s Coho salmon are nearly ready to be released into the wild next month.

Photo provided by the Penn Cove Water Festival. Festival attendees can expect indigenous music, dance, storytelling, fry bread, native art booths and tribal canoe races.

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Penn Cove Water Festival seeks volunteers

Approximately 190 volunteer positions needed to be filled.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Selling vintage allows Sara Dean, left, and Kim Leuthe, right, to encourage people to wholeheartedly embrace their personal style.

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Vintage Whidbey: Market offers second-hand glamour

A vintage market featuring one-of-a-kind antiques and oodles of treasures is coming to Coupeville.