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Mr. Oak Harbor seeks new royals

Teens are invited to apply.

Photo by David Welton

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Nourish the roots: Whidbey chef to teach class

Eating healthily doesn’t have to be difficult, as one South Whidbey resident hopes to teach people.

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Café Impromptu with Lisa Liu, Tobi Stone, Jennie Mayer, Kristi O’Donnell, Molly Felder and Adrienne Reed.

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DjangoFest Northwest kicks off Sept. 18 with all-female group

Café Impromptu, an all-female jazz ensemble, reaches a 10-year milestone during DjangoFest Northwest

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Last year’s picnic attracted about 2,500 hungry guests, according to Dave Johnson.

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Community feast to celebrate the military

There’s a warm meal waiting for everybody at Oak Harbor’s Military Appreciation Picnic.

Left to right: Ty Johnon, Aiden Pieste and Cash Crites display Yu-Gi-Oh cards before a growler at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on Saturday. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Air Station goes on display

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island held its annual open house on Saturday, and everything was big.

Forestry Professor Kevin Zobrist teaches a course on South Whidbey. (Photo by Sarah Stewart)

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New grant launches Whidbey forestry programs

Washington State University Extension Forestry recently expanded the courses for landowners.

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Friends who compete in triathlons stick together

A South Whidbey friend duo competes in triathlons and Ironman 70.3 events worldwide.

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Bird meets mammal, then what?

The Whidbey Audubon Society presents a unique program about the interaction of wildlife species.

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Second Harvest Faire comes to historic farm

Harvest Faire returns to the Greenbank Farm on Sunday, Sept. 8.

Rob Casey, a Kayak instructor, tours through Deception Pass. (Photo provided)

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Paddling instructor offers tips for braving Deception Pass

Kayakers and paddleboarders have long been drawn to Deception Pass.

Photo by David Welton

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Music festival attracts groovy crowd

Audience members raised their arms in ecstasy.

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Free hair styling event returns to Oak Harbor

Kids can start the school year with a confidence boost.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Whidbey Playhouse presents “The Savannah Sipping Society”

The play stars a middle-aged cast and celebrates platonic love and new beginnings.