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Former Whidbey resident leads fight against cancer

Touched by the stories of many fellow community members on Whidbey Island, an Oak Harbor High School alumna…

Interpretive specialist Jen Gray interacts with a Fort Casey map in the new Admiralty Head Lighthouse exhibit. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

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Learn the ways of the lighthouse keeper

The Admiralty Head Lighthouse has some new exhibits whisking visitors away from Fort Casey to a nostalgic realm…

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Oak Harbor Music Festival to hold auditions for teens

The Oak Harbor Music Festival announced auditions for its annual Teen Talent Showcase. Winners get the chance to…

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Water Festival off to the races this weekend

Some new faces, voices and boats will weave into the tradition of Penn Cove Water Festival this year

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Contra dancing comes alive on Whidbey

If you’re looking for a new social activity, contra dancing might be the thing for you.

Capt. Dave Williams (right) poses with another pilot. (Photo provided)

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Not exactly ‘Top Gun’: Oak Harbor veterans share call sign stories

Call signs, nicknames for pilots or aircraft, can be quick identifiers for military crew.

Photo by David Welton

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Mermaids at Ren Faire a shore thing

The Mutiny Mermaid Pod will be at the Whidbey Island Renaissance Faire on Memorial Day weekend.

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The Bells of Whidbey return for spring concert

The Bells of Whidbey are back to bring heavenly sounds for a good cause this weekend.

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Magic in air, magic on stage: Coupeville High School presents ‘Puffs’

By DAVID SVIEN

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A Hearts & Hammers volunteer repairs a deck on Saturday.

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Hearts Hammers hits 30 years of neighbors helping neighbors

Three hundred and eight Hearts & Hammers volunteers united Saturday before venturing to 25 job sites.

Photo by Joy Asico-Smith
National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow, Zac Sawhill.

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Oak Harbor teacher will join Antarctica expedition

An Oak Harbor pastor turned science teacher is preparing to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
Christyn Johnson spends some quality time with her flock of Sebastopol goslings. The heritage breed originated in southeastern Europe and the geese are known for their long, curly feathers.

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Whidbey woman raises rare geese with curly feathers

Poultry barn at fair could be filled with Sebastopols thanks to Christyn Johnson’s efforts.

Photo by David Welton
Robert Bower travels to Oregon to collect obsidian for his knife blades.

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Not a dying art, only knapping

Oak Harbor resident makes knives with ancient techniques