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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.

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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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New Whidbey, Camano joint tourism board approved

A board that spends hundreds of thousands of dollars each year is being replaced.

Photo by David Welton

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Freeland, Callahan’s to float people’s boats at revived sea glass scavenger hunt

A South Whidbey seaside hide and seek tradition is being revived at a new location with a new…

Photo by Kate Poss. Dan Neumeyer, owner of Jade Craftsman Builders, asks clients to contribute to an affordable housing fund.

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Local Builder invites clients to give back to affordable housing fund

The owner of Jade Craftsman Builders offers the chance help promote affordable living for others.

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Whidbey Island Arts Council hosts fundraising dinner at Oystercatcher

Join in on what is sure to be an unforgettable evening of culinary delights.

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 from the Oak Harbor Garry Oak Society website. Oak Harbor is seeking feedback on a variety of plant-related topics through a survey released this week.

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City survey to gauge oak tree attitudes

Among other plant-related topics, Oak Harbor wants residents’ feedback on its protection of Garry oak trees.

Photo by Michael Neff. Last year, Paul Revere road into Coupeville as part of an event commemorating the historic ride.

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Revolutionary War to be resurrected in Coupeville

A reenactment including the firing of black powder-filled muskets is set for June.

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Oak Harbor Lions fete 75 years with seafood extravaganza

The Oak Harbor Lions Club is holding a special event to fill guests to the gills with seafood.

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.

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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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Climate action holds Island Conversations

Whidbey Climate Action is looking for ways to take on the many facets of climate change.

Official Navy photo by GM1 Joseph Martinez. Freddy is eight years old and worked with the Navy for the last six years.

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Base’s top dog retires after six years

Freddy, an 8-year-old Dutch shepherd, concluded six years of service at NAS Whidbey.