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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.

Photo by David Welton

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Equestrian vaulting is more than just horsing around

The Big Rhed Barn in Coupeville offers the only equestrian vaulting program on Whidbey Island.

(Photo by D’Amore Photography at The Oak Bowl and Mario’s Pizza) Oak Bowl and Mario’s Pizza is offering a Sweet Date Night Package: couples receive a heart-shaped pizza, two sodas, arcade cards and mini donuts.

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Valentine’s Day events are plentiful on island

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day, here’s a roundup of love-themed events.

Bob Waterman received the Langley’s Main Street Association’s “Historically Awesome” award in March 2024.

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Waterman was dedicated to preserving history

Robert “Bob” Waterman passed away in December, but his legacy continues.

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4-H flourishes in Island County

Despite unprecedented challenges over the past few years, enrollment has increased.