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A lone male trumpeter swan has been hanging out at the Cultus Bay wetland on South Whidbey.

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Flying solo: Lone swan calls South Whidbey home

A special bird has once again found its way to the South Whidbey wetlands.

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Jingle bell all the way for a good cause

At 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, the Bells will perform at St. Stephens Episcopal

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A turkey that survived the Thanksgiving season last year made an appearence at the 2023 Holly Jolly Parade in Langley.

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Whidbey offers Christmas family fun

Whidbey Island is preparing for a wide variety of Christmas events this December.

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Participants get creative with their lanterns.

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Lantern parade to light up Langley

The end of the year with its early sunsets can be a dark and dreary time. Community members…

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Academy thanks first responders with ‘Friendsgiving’

At Exceptional Academy, “thank you” is said with a full course Thanksgiving meal.

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Talkin’ turkey

Kids at the South Whidbey Children’s Center talked about the meaning of Thanksgiving.

Don Scoby, commander of Scottish American Military Society Pig War Post 1859, plays the bagpipe at the Veteran's Day Parade in Oak Harbor. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Pipe dreams: Scottish American Military Society plays on

Don Scoby has always been fascinated by bagpipes.

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Classic Whidbey holiday production celebrates 32 years

Whidbey Island Dance Theatre presents “The Nutcracker” holiday ballet at the South Whidbey High School

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Thanksgiving help available for those in need

Thanks to a generous community, people in need can still enjoy a Thanksgiving feast.

The Kilung Foundation meets at the Phagtsok Gedun Choling Temple in Clinton. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Whidbey Buddhist leader offers new teachings about digital distraction

In his new book, Rinpoche offers generational Kilung teachings.

Steve and Martha Ellis stand near a Whidbey forest. (Photo by Beth Stephens)

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Whidbey naturalists to present ‘Life Among Trees’

The presentation will help identify the main flora and fauna species in Whidbey forests.

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Darkly comic roommates take the stage

Friendship, secrets and intimacy all come to light in “The Roommate.”

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House odyssey tells a slice of Whidbey history

When the Navy announced the expansion of NASWI, a North Whidbey resident decided to move her home.