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(Photo provided by the Orca Network) On the morning of May 15, Orca Network Stranding Response Coordinator Garry Heinrich discovered carvings of initials “AW+KO” on the side of the whale.

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NOAA investigating disturbances to 19th dead whale on Whidbey

Violators of an act protecting the whale carved initials into its side and tampered with its baleen.

(Photo by Gina Shields) The Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum hosted last year’s Memorial Day Service of Remembrance in Oak Harbor as well. It was a nice day to honor those who died in service.

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Whidbey offers plethora of Memorial Day events

Residents and visitors have multiple opportunities to gather in solidarity for fallen soldiers.

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Oak Harbor mulls options for deserted properties

Unmanaged homes often fall apart, fill with pests, become overrun by weeds and attract squatters.

Photo by David Welton. The Whidbey Ren Faire continues to grow into one of the island’s most anticipated tourism weekends, said President and Founder Arielle Morgan.

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Whidbey Ren Faire brings medieval magic back for third year

The whimsical festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 23-24 at Beach View Farm in Oak…

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Man charged following car chase

A driver took police on a high speed chase through Oak Harbor last week.

Photos provided. Although only some of the pantry’s food inventory came into direct contact with the water, the damage extended beyond food supplies. Computers, business licenses, carpets and furniture throughout the rooms were ruined.

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Langley food bank temporarily closed after flooding

What began as a successful Mother’s Day flower sale Sunday ended in disaster for the Queen-Bee Pantry

Photo by Rachel Haight. At sunset, the gray whale shifted with the waves. Standing before the massive creature in Oak Harbor, one could almost feel the wisps of its soul leaving its corpse.

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Whale washed ashore on Whidbey is 19th this year, marks ‘decimation’ of population

On May 13, a deceased 39-foot gray whale washed ashore at West Beach County Park in Oak Harbor.

Side by side, high school students rehearse alongside retirees and lifelong musicians perform beside those rediscovering music after years away.

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‘The Time Between’ explores the day through song

The Whidbey Community Chorus Chamber Orchestra will present its free spring concert on May 17.

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New principal named for Coupeville high, middle schools

Becky Cays hopes to build a school community where students feel supported, challenged, understood.

Photo provided. Juneau recently reopened his office at Whidbey Massage Therapy in Freeland after recovering from a motorcycle accident last November.

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Massage therapist kneads a comeback

A Freeland massage therapist is returning to work on the island with an almost radical idea.

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Whidbey offers outdoor fun for happy campers

Summer camps are popping up across the island.

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Whidbey offers fun for happy campers

Summer camps are popping up across the island

Photo provided. The newly installed 12-foot chainsaw-carved statue now stands outside Squatchy’s, a Washington state Sasquatch-themed store located at the entrance to Deception Pass State Park. From left are Ben Meaker, Kamber Meaker, Scott Meaker, Nathan Meaker and Nanette Meaker.

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Bigfoot rises again at Deception Pass

The newly installed 12-foot chainsaw-carved statue now stands outside Squatchy’s on Whidbey.