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Dr. Gina Bernal, physical therapist at Prism PT in Greenbank, deals with blackberry vines. Bernal volunteered to help with landscape clearing at Julie Hougom’s home in Clinton

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Hearts Hammers honor legacies of Jimmy Scullin, Lynn Willeford

The annual event reflected the can-do spirit of its late founder and one of its beloved volunteers.

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Tilth Market opens with Maypole, fire-eating and more

At the opening gong, Whidbey’s own “honk” band, Mutiny Bay Brass, will start the musical energy.

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Tsimshian Hyyuuk Dancers perform at a previous Water Festival.

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Penn Cove Water Festival pulls into town May 10

Penn Cove will be filled with the canoes of the Salish people in a celebration of indigenous culture

The South Whidbey High School wind ensemble practices under Chris Harshman’s direction. (Photo by David Welton)

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School music director retires on a high note

Harshman will put away his baton as his career with the South Whidbey schools comes to a close

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Celebrate Prairie Days this weekend at Pacific Rim Institute in Coupeville

New Executive Director Muri Mitschak invites the community to Prairie Days May 2-4.

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Students shuck mussels for the March Musselfest.

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Coupeville Farm to School raising funds for outdoor oven

GiveBIG 2025 is scheduled for May 6 and 7. The campaign has already begun.

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The cast of High School Musical performs the show's most iconic song, "We're All in This Together."

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Oak Harbor High School musical bops to the top

High School Musical will run from 7 to 9 p.m. on May 1-3 and 8-10.

Earth Sanctuary is a peaceful and magical sculpture garden with two miles of nature trails, three bird-filled ponds, and a variety of powerful sacred spaces, including stone circles, labyrinth, Medicine Wheels and more.

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Whidbey celebrates International Sculpture Day

Five places on the island will be participating in this celebration of sculpture in all its forms.

Susan Sandri checks out some bling at the sale.

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Find your bliss at Trash and Treasure sale

If you’re a fan of TV scavenger shows, then you’ll want to hurry to Freeland on Saturday, May…

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‘Reverence, ritual and rhythm’: Waldorf School celebrates 40 years on Whidbey

A Festival of Flowers is planned for 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 10.

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Culture Fest rolls into Oak Harbor next weekend

The event, a rebrand of Oak Harbor’s 55-year-old Holland Happening tradition, is making its debut.

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Reusables on Whidbey means reduced pollution

RePurpose Whidbey works to reduce items in landfill by zero waste education, community action

Photo by John Fisken

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Ignite, douse, repeat: New fire academy takes on live burn

After seeing a growing interest in joining the field, the department launched its Fire Academy.