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South Whdibey firefighters demonstrate the different ways they can manipulate the vehicle in order to get patients out of the vehicle safely at the Whidbey Island Fair.

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National Night Out returns to Whidbey Island

Family-friendly fun and first responder education will take place on North and South Whidbey Aug. 5.

Photo by David Welton

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Handyman, carpenter, carver: Clinton artist taking requests

A South Whidbey resident practices the ancient tradition of Tibetan woodcarving.

Painting by Alfredo ArreguĂ­n

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August exhibition displays work of renowned late painter

The opening reception runs 5-7 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 2.

Photo by David Welton

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Scenes from 100th Whidbey Island Fair

Photos taken by David Welton show the food, entertainment and people behind this year’s Whidbey Island Fair.

Photo by Jennifer Holmes

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Oak Harbor Library hosts wildlife photography show

Holmes’ upcoming show focuses on many of Whidbey Island’s avian inhabitants

Photo by Emily Gilbert

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Summit Assistance Dogs hosts first graduation at new facility on North Whidbey

Tails wagged and eyes welled up during Summit Assistance Dogs’ recent graduation ceremony

(Photo by Allyson Ballard) Command Master Chief Ben Faulise shows off his finger tattoos.

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Sailors, former and current, share long tradition of getting inked while serving

Attempting to define Navy tattoos is as difficult as attempting to define the people donning them.

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Video has message of home health and climate action

Kicking Gas Campaign recently announced a video that connects home appliances to the climate crisis.

Photo by David Welton

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Whidbey Island Fair celebrates 100th birthday

Fairgoers could meet animals, try deep-fried foods and enjoy carnival rides.

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Neighbors spot rare hummingbird on Whidbey

Greenbank resident Vicki Burdeaux and her partner Marsha Coolidge noticed an unusual sight.

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State Talking Book and Braille Library closes

Washington’s only library for those with visual impairments and related disabilities, closed July 1.

David Dropper

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Naturalist to teach about shorebirds

Get ready for the fall when hundreds of shorebirds migrate through Whidbey Island.

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Singer Mira Arcilla stands next to Everett AquaSox On-Field Emcee Steve Willits.

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Everett AquaSox host Whidbey singer

Blind talent, Mira Arcilla, performed the national anthem for the Everett AquaSox game Sunday.