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Official Navy photo by GM1 Joseph Martinez. Freddy is eight years old and worked with the Navy for the last six years.

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Base’s top dog retires after six years

Freddy, an 8-year-old Dutch shepherd, concluded six years of service at NAS Whidbey.

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Climate action holds Island Conversations

Whidbey Climate Action is looking for ways to take on the many facets of climate change.

Photo by Greg Jensen. A peacekeeper directs the crowd during a protest on Whidbey. Beyond crowd safety, peacekeepers also assist participants who are overheated, injured or in need of support and coordinate with law enforcement when necessary.

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Group keeps the peace at Whidbey rallies

The volunteer-led organization, SOS Whdibey, is made up of 50 peacekeepers who help maintain calm.

Photo provided by South Whidbey Parks and Rec. New pickleball courts are a popular spot.

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South Whidbey Parks and Rec ponders pickleball court rentals

The district has received its first request to rent the courts, specifically for a birthday party.

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Queen-Bee Pantry buzzing with excitement at new site

A grand opening is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1 at the new…

Photo by Allyson Meyer/Whidbey Island Center for the Arts

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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.