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Photo by Marina Blatt. Despite all of its ups and downs, today the playhouse is a light among the community: hosting more than five shows a year, classes for kids and adults, and playing the role of a second home for those who are part of it. From left are Kevin Meyer, Eric George, Rusty Hendrix, Bob Hendrix, Theresa Frazer, Susie Thompson and Jim Riney.

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Opening the curtains on 60 years at the Whidbey Playhouse

The Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor is a prosperous theater that belies its humble beginnings.

Photo and art by res plumata. A life-size body with wings stretching from its fragile paper skin, glows from the inside, pieced together from MRIs, ultrasounds and medical records.

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Artist show to explore ‘Body of Work’

Plumata is showing “Body of Work” from March 4 through 30 at Clinton’s Koneksi Co-Creative Gallery.

Photo by David Welton. Sterling Jones makes an espresso shot for a cappuccino at Salty Sea Coffee in Langley, one of three locations operated by Jones and his wife, Allie.

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South Whidbey coffee outlets expanding into each other’s bean bailiwicks

Two South Whidbey coffee businesses plan to open up new outlets this spring.

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Hospital, HealthTech at odds as board eyes contract

The hospital’s contract with HealthTech expires in March of 2027.

Photo provided by South Whidbey Parks and Rec. New pickleball courts are a popular spot.

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South Whidbey Parks and Rec ponders pickleball court rentals

The district has received its first request to rent the courts, specifically for a birthday party.

Photo by Greg Jensen. A peacekeeper directs the crowd during a protest on Whidbey. Beyond crowd safety, peacekeepers also assist participants who are overheated, injured or in need of support and coordinate with law enforcement when necessary.

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Group keeps the peace at Whidbey rallies

The volunteer-led organization, SOS Whdibey, is made up of 50 peacekeepers who help maintain calm.

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Oak Harbor man accused of possessing child porn

A Navy man is accused of exchanging images of child porn and bestiality with a chief petty officer.

An drawing from Island County shows a potential site for a new jail north of Oak Harbor.

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County sets meetings for potential jail sites

Island County leaders are looking at three possible locations for the construction of a new jail.

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Mayor, council get raises

The Oak Harbor mayor and council members got a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment.

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Coupeville bar delights in the quirky

The Spectacled Sasquatch, a quaint bar, opened in Coupeville last month.

Photo by David Welton

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Northern neighbor to help Whidbey conquer a common ‘alien invader’— Scotch broom

Vancouver Island is lending Whidbey Island its battle plan for vanquishing a common foe.

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Queen-Bee Pantry buzzing with excitement at new site

A grand opening is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 1 at the new…

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St. Clair not seeking reelection, ‘Granta Claus’ throws hat in ring

This year is a consequential election year for Island County government.