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Future starts now for South Whidbey’s top seniors

South Whidbey High School’s top seniors are setting their sights on what comes after graduation

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Enjoy birding at Keystone Dive Park

Celebrate Juneteenth and the upcoming summer solstice by joining Whidbey Audubon Society on June 19.

Photos by David Welton
The group began by raking and pulling bones from the manure pile before shifting to scrubbing away the remaining tissue. Unlike nine months ago, the bones did not reek; instead, they had a faint earthy and musky scent to them.

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From manure pile to museum piece: Whale bones begin new journey

A group of volunteers dug whale bones out of horse poop on Tuesday.

Photos by Patricia Guthrie. Diane Monroe, director of the South Whidbey Cultural Heritage Center, stands in the Langley museum’s front room that is dedicated to telling the story of the Coast Salish Snohomish people. The public is invited to a June 20 open house to see exhibits underway in the museum.

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History repeats itself as Whidbey museums split again after brief marriage

Whidbey Island’s two historical museums have decided they’re better off on their own.

Photo provided. Mia Saenz, a spiritual psychology coach and publisher, recently released “Cancer the Gift: A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Companion to Defiant Joy and Grace,” a memoir-inspired collection that explores life beyond a cancer diagnosis.

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After dire diagnosis, Freeland author lives to write a new chapter

A new book explores the stories of women who have survived breast cancer and rebuilt their lives.

Photos by Allyson Ballard

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History comes alive in Coupeville

Living History Weekend took place June 6-7 in Coupeville.

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Celebrate Orca Network with a special sailing

The event celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Orca Network.

A poppyseed pound cake available at Flower House Cafe on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Langley, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Whidbey Island’s Bayview Corner: both curious and commercial

Old-school roots with fresh flavors, live music and a fiercely local vibe.

(Photo provided) Filmmaker Samuel Wolfe, a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, came up with the idea for the documentary.

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Film on ancient Salish Sea fishing tradition nets Emmy wins

The documentary series, “The Last Reefnetters,” was created by a Freeland filmmaker.

Photo provided. The DeLaurentis International Airport is located on Monroe Landing Road.

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New nonprofit flight club takes off on North Whidbey

Making aviation more accessible is the goal of a new flight club on the North End.

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Oak Harbor’s top ten students reflect, look ahead

Graduation swiftly approaches for the Wildcats.

Photo by Heidi Island. Island snapped a picture of a marine otter species during her travels in Peru. The otter makes a feature in her book “Romp!”

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Whidbey scientist chronicles hidden life of river otters

On Whidbey Island, a romp of river otters saunters between fresh and saltwater.

Photo by David Welton. Volunteers assembled, roofed, painted and decorated the Star Barn chapel at the western-themed town at M-Bar-C Ranch in Freeland.

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Star Barn chapel stakes its claim at Freeland nonprofit ranch

There’s a new “chapel” in the western-themed town at M-Bar-C Ranch in Freeland.