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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.

Photo by David Welton

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Once upon a time on Whidbey…

Renaissance Faire drew creatures fair and foul

CPO William Thiel, US Navy (Ret) Oak Harbor High School NJROTC Color Guard, Joined by Sones of the American Revolution, George Washington Chapter and USN Sea Cadets Corps, ORION Squadron present the colors at the Memorial Day Service of Remembrance at the Maple Leaf Cemetary, May 27 (photo by Caitlyn Andrson)

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A service of remembrance

Oak Harbor saluted the fallen

A scene from "Authentic Feeling-Feelings."

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Students get animated for contest

A South Whidbey High School junior and her team brought their animated short to a state competition.

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No shortage of cuteness at Barnyard Olympics

Chickens and goats will compete to find out who’s the pluckiest at the upcoming Barnyard Olympics.

Photo by David Welton

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Woman’s effort to save rhodies paid off

One South Whidbey gardener’s dedication to preserving the official state flower pays off every spring