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Island Dance — Other Moves

Some have called ‘Other Moves’ one of Whidbey’s best contemporary dance shows. Amidst the classical beauty of Ballet and the Nutcracker there also lives the vibrating energy of modernity and the cutting edge of the new…the now! ‘Other Moves’ has been a dance in-crowd Spring secret of sorts for many years squeezed into an Island Dance studio ... Full story

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DUI arrests in Oak Harbor have steadily declined

A VALENTINE FOR ALL OF US: DUI arrests in Oak Harbor have steadily declined from 180 in 2000 to 96 in 2009... or nearly half! With more drivers and more roads now compared to then, that is heartfelt good news indeed! A BIG factor of course is the diligence of local law enforcement who serve and protect us each day from DUIers who ... Full story

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Whidbey Island’s own Saratoga Chamber Orchestra

Whidbey Island’s own SARATOGA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA is pleased to announce their next set of concerts, "AN AMERICAN PORTRAIT", on Monday, February 15 in Oak Harbor and Tuesday, February 16th in Langley, starting at 7:00 pm. The SCO, now in their third season under the artistic direction of conductor Legh W. Burns, will be performing a program of American composers. Whidbey Island resident, David Ossman, will be featured ... Full story

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Once upon a time, in the lands we call Whidbey and Camano

A Story for the Citizens of Island County Once upon a time, in the lands we call Whidbey and Camano, some local residents realized there was a certain gap in their county’s services. Some of these people had been arrested for driving under the influence. Others for being in possession of alcohol when ... Full story

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January South Whidbey Fire Academy Filling Fast

South Whidbey residents can sleep easier at night in part due to the recent efforts of Island County Fire District #3 and FEMA. This past year the department has put into action a $147,000 grant it received from the federal government to strengthen its volunteer force. The grant funds new steps to increase recruitment ... Full story

Festival of Trees returns for the 11th year

A Whidbey Island holiday tradition returns to Whidbey Island for the eleventh year, as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County presents its annual Festival of Trees Gala and Auction events. “Both the North and the South Whidbey Festival’s represent the community support for our program, from start to finish. This ... Full story

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Mt. Baker CrossFit Whidbey Island is offering free fitness training for…

FREE fitness training for the overweight/obese middle school aged student. Mt. Baker CrossFit Whidbey Island is offering free fitness training for the overweight/obese middle school aged student. This will be a comprehensive program offering fitness training and nutritional guidance. Students and parent(s)/guardian must agree to the following steps: 1-apply for the program at Mt. ... Full story

James Moore Wins Best Of Show At Plein Air Painters’ U.S. Open

You can’t put this painter in a box. Although James Moore is best known for his active Northwest landscapes, it was a portrait of a flower cart which proved irresistible to the judge, earning him Best of Show at the nation’s largest plein air event, September 8-12 on Whidbey Island. Now in its fourth year, the Plein ... Full story

3-chamber summit

This just in:: If you are planning to attend the 3-chamber summit, now you can drive directly into the lower parking lot at the Institute. One of our very own Freeland Chamber members -- Whidbey-Seatac Shuttle -- has generously donated one of their 9-passenger vans to shuttle attendees back and forth up the hill to the site. This will be great, especially since it will be ... Full story

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Oak Harbor math teacher a finalist for national award

An Oak Harbor teacher is one of three state finalists for the prestigious "Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching," considered the highest honor in the nation for math and science teachers. Nicola Wethall, who teaches everything from pre-Algebra to AP statistics at Oak Harbor High School, was the only math teacher to be nominated ... Full story