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Deer’s Cry concert for St. Patrick’s Day

The Whidbey Island Music Festival offers concerts in anticipation of the main event this summer.

Bruce Eckholm displays some lively bees despite some cold weeks this winter. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Whidbey farmers prepare for an early spring

Despite a cold last week, the mild winter on Whidbey may lead to an optimal spring for farmers.

Photo by David Welton

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‘Little Art’ makes big impression

Miniature 4-by-4-inch artworks adorn the library’s wall as part of a project known as “Little Art.”

Photo by Sam Fletcher
Oak Harbor resident David Robbins leads the discussion at a Kabbalah study session.

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Oak Harbor resident teaches ancient spiritual practice

For the past 25 years, Oak Harbor native David Robbins has led Kabbalah study sessions in his home.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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‘The Laramie Project’ opens at the Playhouse

The docudrama is an uncomfortable invitation to look at ourselves in the mirror.

Megan Collins, co-owner of Kraken's Cove in Oak Harbor, pours a drink at the bar.  (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Kraken’s Cove restaurant expanding, ‘having a ball’

The opening of Kraken’s Cove Oak Harbor happened with four unique skillsets and fortuitous timing.

Photo by David Welton
Nora (Patricia Duff) speaks with the family’s nanny, Anne Marie (Shelley Hartle).

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Outcast Productions opens 12th season

The Langley-based Outcast Productions opens with “A Doll’s House, Part 2” March 8 until March 24.

Photographer Joe Manhardt poses at his booth at the book launch of "Naval Air Station Whidbey Island" at Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum)

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Navy aircraft photographer releases new book

Joe Manhardt’s book features 230 pages of photos of NASWI-based aircraft, squadrons and operations.

Photo by Michael Brosilow

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Second annual Whidbey Repertory Festival returns to WICA

With 3 live performances, a book reading and a screening, the event tells stories about one person.

Photo by David Hundley

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Whidbey Art Trail registration to open soon

The Whidbey Art Trail invites artists to promote their art to the community and people from far away

Photo by Sam Fletcher
Whidbey bigfoot researcher David Ellis emulated a tree knock with his mouth outside Langley.

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Sasquatch researcher calls Whidbey home

Who do you call if you see a Whidbey Island Sasquatch?

Citizen science volunteers Beverly Yoshioka, at left, and Britt McKenzie, at right, scoop up sand in hopes to find forage fish eggs in the samples. (Photo by Luisa Loi)

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Whidbey volunteers monitor beaches for forage fish eggs

Forage fish are a staple food for many sea creatures that is being threatened by shoreline armoring.

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South Whidbey High School alumni establish new foundation

The alumni’s mission is to reengage with the community that raised them.