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From left, April Jane Herrild, Hilary Pickles, Alyssa Keene and Hailey Henderson.

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Yee-haw! ‘Cowboys’ riding onto WICA stage

An adaptation of “Cowboys Are My Weakness” is coming to the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts stage.

Photo by David Welton
Good Cheer volunteers and staff members wear their favorite sweaters.

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Good Cheer introduces Sweater Weather Festival

Good Cheer is launching the Sweater Weather Festival, which runs 1:30-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26.

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Shakespeare Fest offers traveling tale of horror

Island Shakespeare Fest is returning with a thrilling production of “The Turn of the Screw.”

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Found in bottle, Whidbey critter now an ‘ambassador’

A Giant Pacific octopus is a star attraction at the Western Washington University’s public aquarium.

Hayden Cammermeyer dumps compost onto a wire frame for Winston Harper and Murphy Boland to sift the compost during class at South Whidbey Elementary School on Sept. 22, 2025 in Langley, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Curriculum that students can really dig

South Whidbey schools offer hands-on lessons in picking, cooking, baking and tasting real food from its own farm.

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The five Mr. South Whidbey contestants with the pageant’s two emcees. From left, Nathen Wilkie, Jeremie Canty, Tim Leonard, Ken Stange, Victor Ramos, Christian Albright and Isaac Leitz.

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Mr. South Whidbey sets a record

The five contestants raised over $72,000, far surpassing the $40,000 from last year’s competition.

Photo by David Welton
Nik Williams clips grapes off the vine.

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Friends of the vine: A community picks grapes at Whidbey winery

Spoiled Dog draws volunteers year after year for the harvest day.

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Apples are a pressing matter at Tilth Market

A juice pressing and potluck is scheduled for Oct. 11.

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Community members attend last year’s Resource & Transition Fair at Coupeville High School.

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Resource fair helps job seekers with disabilities

October 2025 marks the 80th National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

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Solo swimmer conquers waters of Penn Cove

When she embarks on long distance swims, Paige Nuzzolillo’s only opponent is herself.

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Woodbeys showcases Clinton’s creative spirit

The 4-foot-tall wooden dolls started popping up outside of the South Whidbey businesses in 2024.

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Queen-Bee Pantry board members take a photo with Santa at last year's Christmas Toy Drive.

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Greenbank-based food pantry gearing up for holiday programs

Queen-Bee Pantry is collecting donations for its “Gathering to Give” Thanksgiving baskets

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Celebrate Latin heritage in downtown Oak Harbor

Hosted by the nonprofit Razas Unidas, the event is held during Hispanic Heritage Month.