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Sean McArthur transfers some bacon onto a baking sheet in the kitchen of Whidbey Doughnuts, a beloved restaurant popular for its pastries, breakfast and lunch that is closing after Labor Day.

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D’oh! Whidbey Doughnuts closing shop

Scott Parks got the keys to the space on Bayview Corner that would become Whidbey Doughnuts.

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Coupeville grad recognized for costume design

Since 2017, Voiss has made hundreds of costumes for dance and theater shows.

Photo from the Tour de Whidbey website

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Hundreds to join Tour de Whidbey Aug. 17

There is still time to join the 448 people that, as of Monday, have registered for the tour.

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Island County museum offers nautical reenactment

The Island County Historical Museum is presenting a unique living history reenactment this Saturday.

Photo by Caitlyn Anderson
Last week, four artsy benches appeared at four different bus stops on Whidbey Island.

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Mystery benches make surprise appearance

Four colorful benches appeared at some bus stops, but the the generous creator’s identity is unknown.

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Freeland Cat Cottage manager retires after 17 years

Judy Dewing is leaving behind the purr-fect job for a new adventure – retirement.

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LittleBIGFest takes Langley to the moon

Next weekend, folks from Earth and outer space are invited to celebrate local musicians and artists.

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Pacific Northwest Conducting Institute brings the orchestra world to Whidbey

Conductors will be in residence at the 7th Pacific Northwest Conducting Institute in Langley.

Photo by Michael Stadler
Jonathan Cullen plays the titular role in “King Lear" by William Shakespeare, directed by Terri McMahon at Island Shakespeare Festival.

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King Lear takes the stage at festival

A formidable “King Lear” comes alive at the Island Shakespeare Festival on South Whidbey.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Arts, crafts and tech come to Coupeville fest

The Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival, one of the oldest festivals in Washington, is turning 60.

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Small cast brings cabaret to Whidbey

Broadway showtunes meet life lessons in a unique cabaret performance coming to South Whidbey.

Photo by David Welton

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Housing purple birds of summer

A group of neighbors and friends have acted as landlords to a unique group of feathery tenants.

Photo by David Welton
Jocelyn Nichols gallops around the ring at high speed. A new feature of the Whidbey Island Fair, adults and kids competed in seven different rodeo events Friday night. For more fair photos, see page 7.

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Rodeo at Whidbey Island Fair was a wild ride