Issue, August 7, 2026
— In this issue —
What's Going On
- Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, Aug. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m Downtown Coupeville
- Bluegrass Festival at Meerkerk Gardens Saturday, Aug. 8, noon-4 p.m. Meerkerk Gardens, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank.
- Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Petty Thief Wednesday, Aug. 12, 5:30-7 p.m. Windjammer Park, 1600 S. Beeksma Drive, Oak Harbor.
- 5th Annual Collaborative Golf Tournament Friday, Aug. 14; registration at 11:30 a.m., shotgun start at 1 p.m. Whidbey Golf Club, 2430 Fairway Lane
- LittleBIGFest Friday, Aug. 14, 3-11:30 p.m. Whidbey Island Fairgrounds & Event Center, Camano Avenue, Langley.
- By the Harbor Market Friday, Aug. 14, 4-8 p.m. Pioneer Way, 749 SE Pioneer Way
Life Tributes
- Canuto Bawdon “Ken” Rivera October 18, 1946 – July 24, 2026