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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.

Elsa Layman
Elsa Layman

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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

Photo provided. A Broad View Elementary teacher Carlene Ogren was named regional Teacher of the Year by the Northwest Educational Service District 189.

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Carlene Ogren named Regional Teacher of the Year

A Broad View Elementary teacher in Oak Harbor has been named regional Teacher of the Year.

(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.

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.

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Celebrate Orca Network with a special sailing

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

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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Take a foot ferry to FIFA watch parties

Whidbey residents will be able to take a foot ferry to attend a giant party.

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.

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.

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Oak Harbor’s top ten students reflect, look ahead

Graduation swiftly approaches for the Wildcats.

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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A rainbow of Pride events set for Whidbey

Parades, drag shows, brunches and film projects will spotlight LGBTQIA+ voices.