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Bold stories, fresh voices headline WICA New Works June festival

Festival runs June 4-14, features a diverse lineup of programming, a chance to witness storytelling.

Photo by Patricia Guthrie
Lane Tompkins is selling off his collection of stone and bronze sculptures that he’s crafted the past 25 years during Saturday’s 14th Annual Freeland Art Studios Open House. Artists will be on hand to answer questions, explain their craft and sell their pieces. The event, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., is free.

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As he retires, Lane Tompkins leaves a legacy carved in stone

So at age 86, the sculptor is hanging up the tools that defined his artistic life.

Photos by David Welton
This year, 33 filmmakers collaborated to produce seven short films in 50 hours at Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve.

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50 Hour Film Slam Hits Coupeville

A red carpet at the Rec Hall gave Whidbey Island a taste of Hollywood.

Photos by Marina Blatt
Little Shop of Horrors follows a struggling florist whose mysterious plant promises fame and fortune — so long as it keeps getting fed. From left are Lachlan Waterbury, Katelyn Duvall and Ethan Johnson.

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A show that bites back: ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ opens at Playhouse

The production, running June 5-28, embraces absurdity, transporting audiences to 1960s Skid Row

Rachel Slemons Photography

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Oak Harbor mural honors hidden WWII artwork

A new mural in Oak Harbor is bringing that secret back into public view.

Photo by David Welton. Audie Black has trained with Vibrant Fitness since 2011.

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Building better bodies as we age

Vibrant Fitness in Langley will host free “Functional Strength Training After 60” classes next month.

Photo by David Welton. Deception Pass ranked as no. 26 nationally, and was one of three bridges in Washington that made the list of bridges cyclists were most afraid to cross.

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Survey ranks Deception Pass Bridge as scary for cyclists

The majestic beauty of the Deception Pass Bridge is also quite frightening, to bikers at least.

(Photo by David Welton) IGNITION Fire Troupe put on a scalding performance at the 2026 Whidbey Island Ren Faire over the weekend, which drew a whopping 15,161 attendees.

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Huzzah! Ren Faire triumphs on Whidbey

More than 15,000 people attended last weekend.

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WEAN’s engagement director heads to law school

Amanda Bullis plans to study sustainability and water law while pursuing a Juris Doctor.

Photo by Allyson Ballard

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Memorial Day on Whidbey

(Photos by Allyson Ballard) State Rep. Dave Paul, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island…

Photo provided. System Crash is returning June 27 at Windjammer Park, and features 14 artists this year.

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Alternative music festival returns to Oak Harbor

Three current and former Wildcats craving a different sound in Oak Harbor proved it is possible.

Photo by David Welton. A large metal sign outside of WICA is unmistakable from far away.

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WICA celebrates 30 years of the art of community support

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, cupcakes and special performances comprise WICA’s set in May.

Photo provided. “The Whidbey Island Frost Weaver,” a story that follows an elf whose arrival on the island unleashes chaos, is Book 10 of the “Weirdbey Island” series.

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Whidbey author pens 10th book in series

“Whidbey Island Frost Weaver” is the 10th book in the beloved “Weirdbey Island” series.