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Photo by Jennifer Landahl. The bald eagle poofs its feathers out and looks like a “drowned rat” after a good bath.

Life

Bathing Whidbey eagle images draw attention

Jennifer Landahl received 7,200 reactions on Facebook for her photos of a wet but content bald eagle

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Navy pauses notifications on Growler practice schedule

Navy base takes ‘prudent’ safety measure

U.S. Navy photo. An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 2.

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Growlers are ‘critical factor’ in Operation Epic Fury

The Growlers will be suppressing, jamming and destroying radar systems and missile batteries.

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Sentencing set in murder of Whidbey man

A jury found 67-year-old Lynda Mercy, a Bellingham resident, guilty of murder.

Photo by Marina Blatt. Despite all of its ups and downs, today the playhouse is a light among the community: hosting more than five shows a year, classes for kids and adults, and playing the role of a second home for those who are part of it. From left are Kevin Meyer, Eric George, Rusty Hendrix, Bob Hendrix, Theresa Frazer, Susie Thompson and Jim Riney.

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Opening the curtains on 60 years at the Whidbey Playhouse

The Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor is a prosperous theater that belies its humble beginnings.

Photo and art by res plumata. A life-size body with wings stretching from its fragile paper skin, glows from the inside, pieced together from MRIs, ultrasounds and medical records.

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Artist show to explore ‘Body of Work’

Plumata is showing “Body of Work” from March 4 through 30 at Clinton’s Koneksi Co-Creative Gallery.

Photo by David Welton. Sterling Jones makes an espresso shot for a cappuccino at Salty Sea Coffee in Langley, one of three locations operated by Jones and his wife, Allie.

Business

South Whidbey coffee outlets expanding into each other’s bean bailiwicks

Two South Whidbey coffee businesses plan to open up new outlets this spring.

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Hospital, HealthTech at odds as board eyes contract

The hospital’s contract with HealthTech expires in March of 2027.

Photo provided by South Whidbey Parks and Rec. New pickleball courts are a popular spot.

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South Whidbey Parks and Rec ponders pickleball court rentals

The district has received its first request to rent the courts, specifically for a birthday party.

Photo by Greg Jensen. A peacekeeper directs the crowd during a protest on Whidbey. Beyond crowd safety, peacekeepers also assist participants who are overheated, injured or in need of support and coordinate with law enforcement when necessary.

Life

Group keeps the peace at Whidbey rallies

The volunteer-led organization, SOS Whdibey, is made up of 50 peacekeepers who help maintain calm.

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Oak Harbor man accused of possessing child porn

A Navy man is accused of exchanging images of child porn and bestiality with a chief petty officer.

An drawing from Island County shows a potential site for a new jail north of Oak Harbor.

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County sets meetings for potential jail sites

Island County leaders are looking at three possible locations for the construction of a new jail.

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Mayor, council get raises

The Oak Harbor mayor and council members got a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment.