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Photo provided. A June 13 Facebook post by Whidbey resident Chelsea McDonald drew significant attention when she shared a photo of what she suspected might be a fossilized whale ear bone.

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Beach find puzzles whale experts

A Whidbey resident drew significant attention online when she shared a photo of a strange object.

Photo by Marina Blatt. The falcon presentation was a first for Karen Bollinger during her time at the community. “Oh, it’s out of this world,” Bollinger said. “It really is, because otherwise, you don’t see them this close.”

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Raptors take center stage in Freeland

Gasps and wide-eyed wonder filled the courtyard as birds of prey became the stars in Freeland.

U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Apprentice Leo Friedlein. Some skeptics suggest that military aircraft, like this EA-18G Growler, may be mistaken for UFOs, especially when the lighting or weather is unusual.

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Close encounters of the Whidbey kind

Whidbey Island continues to be one of the state’s hotspots for odd-shaped objects in the sky.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Two items will be auctioned off at the Coupeville Lions Club’s garage sale this year: a mini slot machine, and a dental chair with a drill.

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Lions Club garage sale returns

The Coupeville Lions Club’s annual garage sale is expected to be a big hit once again this year.

Photo by David Welton

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A joyful show of Pride

Heat hasn’t stopped Whidbey residents from celebrating Pride.

(Photo by Allyson Ballard) The homeowner spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on her garden according to Arianna Basoco, whose company designed and created it.

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Oak Harbor gardens open for tour and tea

Attendees of the event can explore eight private gardens.

(Photo provided) The celebration will feature music and praise dancing, but Dean said those traditions carry a deeper meaning than entertainment alone. For many Black families, she said, music has long been tied to stories of perseverance and faith.

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Honoring history, building community

Oak Harbor residents are invited to celebrate with the Unity Fellowship.

Photo by Allyson Ballard

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Making friends with Whidbey farm animals

Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary is holding its sixth annual fundraiser this Friday, June 19.

(Photo provided) Inspired by kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken objects in a way that highlights their history, Shank and Rausch incorporated gold thread into the saddle patch to commemorate the calves associated with J35.

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Art for orcas: Whidbey artists join awareness project

The project is a monthlong effort to draw attention to the endangered southern resident orcas.

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Frozen flowers take center stage

There will be an intriguing new guest artist at the Artists of South Whidbey Art Show and Sale.

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 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.

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.