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Tiny Royalty (ages 3-4) are, from left, Tiny Princess Laylani Muñoz, Tiny Miss Pioneer Way Lola Rae Taylor, Tiny Mr. Pioneer Way Callum Webb and Tiny Prince Knox Smith.

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Pioneer Way Pageant royalty announced

A total of 44 contestants competed for sashes and crowns as they vied for age-group titles.

Photo by Linda LaMar

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Fireworks pose danger to nesting eagles and other wildlife

It’s not only Fido who will cower from the sound of the big booms.

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Karen Cox and John Goebel recently returned to Oak Harbor after two years sailing through the Atlantic.

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Oak Harbor couple returns after two years at sea

Many dream of retirement. John Goebel and Karen Cox of Oak Harbor dreamed of sailing.

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Whidbey Island Fly Fishing Club member Clayton Wright Chum shows off his Skagit River catch.

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Luring beginners: Whidbey flyfishing club offers instruction

Members of the club will host an introductory flyfishing course at 4 p.m. on July 9 in Coupeville.

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Island County businesses invited to join Farm Food Trail

Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative announced a new addition to Eat Local Month — the Farm Food Trail.

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The rate restructuring will return to council at the July 9 meeting for a vote.

Whidbey’s Independence Day celebrations feature rides, food, live entertainment and a grand finale.

Photo by David Welton
A parade participant from Meander Dance Collective dances down the street at t

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A point of pride

The South Whidbey Pride Parade on June 22 was bigger and bolder this year as participants and spectators…

Photo by Caitlyn Anderson
Daisies grow adjacent to Boon Road.

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Whidbey wildflowers remain in bloom

An abundance of Whidbey wildflowers s have thrived due to a more temperate June than usual.

Photo by Sam Fletcher
A happy dog runs on the Kettles Trail near Coupeville, one of the completed portions of the bridge-to-boat trail.

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Whidbey Islanders continue to push for island-long trail

Whidbey Islanders push for the completion of the Whidbey Isle or bridge-to-boat trail.

Photo by Caitlyn

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Trying something new: Program introduces kids to unique experiences

Youth program offers a range of hands-on activities and social opportunities, all free of charge.

Photo by David Welton

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Sailing into the sunset: Matt Nichols retires from renowned boat builder

The last of the Nichols Brothers is leaving the shipyard.

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Rockin’ a Hard Place: Finding beautiful instant gratification while mowing the lawn

Given the recent spate of glorious sunshine after a bigger spate of rain, I knew that I would…

Whidbey Island Kayaking chooses the darkest nights to hold their bioluminescence tours. (Photo provided)

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Whidbey’s bioluminescence tours back for tenth year

For the tenth year in a row, Whidbey Island Kayaking in Langley is offering bioluminescence tours.