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Coupeville Beekeeper Bruce Eckholm collects a swarm of bees in Oak Harbor (Photo courtesy of Gary Gillespie)

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Coupeville beekeeper wards off large swarm

Oak Harbor residents were at home on Thursday when buzzing thundered from outside.

Photo be David Welton

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Whidbey pride is back and bigger than ever

This month, Langley and Coupeville may host the biggest pride celebrations in Whidbey history.

WIDT dancers Yarrow Batiste, Madison Guzman, Lainey Dodge, Emmalynn Rochholz and Callahan Dobmeier perform Tabitha Metts’ piece, “Lucid Dream,” at TBA festival in Spokane. (Photo courtesy of WIDT)

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Dancers at Whidbey Island Dance Theatre attend festival

The theatre joined other pre-professional regional dance companies at a recent festival in Spokane.

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Senior pranks are off-and-on Whidbey tradition

Former Whidbey students shared memorable senior pranks from their youth.

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South Whidbey’s best looks back, forward

Some of South Whidbey’s top seniors shared their best memories, struggles and plans for the future.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Kids fly free: Seasoned aviators introduce Whidbey teens to flight

On board a 1969 Piper Cherokee 140, Michael Watkins prepared a first-time pilot.

Photo by Patricia Guthrie
The Langley log cabin was most likely originally constructed as a one-room, one-story structure by loggers who were adept at precisely falling and cutting timber to create strong, solid dwellings. Its second floor was added later using smaller diameter logs.

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Langley’s hidden cabin secrets to be revealed by South Whidbey historians

​By PATRICIA GUTHRIE

Deborah Anderson creates icons using traditional methods.

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Downtown church hosts icon art event

Grace by the Sea Anglican Church is hosting an event on June 26 featuring artist Deborah Anderson.

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Chairs to be revealed for CHAIR-ity Auction

Whidbey Island Nourishes will preview chairs for the CHAIR-ity Auction and Chair Trail.

Steven Ellis carries his spotting scope through Ft. Ebey State Park. (Photo provided)

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Nature up close and personal

Longtime Whidbey explorer shares wildlife experiences

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Community event offers discussion on Palestine

Residents are invited to the presentation “For Palestine, the stones cry out for justice and peace!”

Photo by Caitlyn Anderson

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Whidbey Art Trail meanders through artists’ studios

The self-guided tour runs for a year and features 20 different artists scattered across the island.

Stephen Chavez, owner of Crossed Arrows Brewery (CAB), speaks about the future of his brewery. (Photo by Caitlyn Anderson)

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Home-based brewer perfects his craft

Home brewer Steven Chavez pours beer made with Douglas fir tips, pine, spices and Chinook hops.