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(Photo by David Welton) It was all hands on deck for the over 70 volunteers who worked on the rotting gray whale carcass, eager to aid in the dissection. They wore protective gear to avoid contracting diseases.

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Bones of a behemoth: Volunteers remove skeleton from dead whale

More than 70 volunteers gathered on a Central Whidbey beach to cut out the bones from a dead…

Scenarios one through six are provided in a presentation for the Oak Harbor City Council.

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Oak Harbor Council adopts B and O tax to fund marina repairs

It will likely only impact an estimated 29 businesses and raise about $880,000 a year.

Poop Team 6 visits are enjoyed by clients, the Usemans and especially clients' pets. Photo by Allyson Ballard

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‘Poop Team 6’ sweeps yards for doggy bombs

For the married co-owners of the Whidbey-based Poop Team 6 — there is no job too big to…

John Fisken file photo

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Lawsuit filed over crash that severely damaged historic Penn Cove Pottery building

The owners of the Penn Cove Pottery building filed a lawsuit against a trucking company.

The sinking "Shark Lady" is sandwiched between a "Hazmat Rescue" vessel on the left, and the "San Juan Enterprise," on the right, which is certified by the US coast guard to legally  haul flammable liquids, according to its website.

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Vessel seized after fuel leak in Holmes Harbor

The vessel was found with its tail end partially sunk below the surface.

Photo by David Welton

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Whidbey tour welcomes visitors to studios

People peek into the studios of professional artists around Whidbey during an annual two-day event.

Photo by Marina Blatt
Purchase costumes at the garage sale to live out your fairytale fantasies.

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Buy a prop, costume at Playhouse garage sale

Whidbey Playhouse is hosting a garage sale for anyone who’s ever dreamed of living in a musical.

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Oak Harbor woman accused of stabbing man to death in Seattle

Weichert was previously convicted of vehicular homicide in the deaths of three people on North Whidbey

Pottery has a long history of importance to humanity, giving the practice a sense of "spirituality" Sasha Polonko feels at the throwing wheel.

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The art of wild clay: Whidbey potter joins Coupeville Arts and Crafts Fest

Polonko, who runs the business “Girl Pots,” will join more than 140 other vendors.

Photo by Marina Blatt
A wave hits a rock at Point Partridge the night of the tsunami advisory on Whidbey.

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Whidbey dodges tsunami, prepares for future disaster

Whidbey residents were ghosted by a tsunami Tuesday, but are advised to make disaster preparations.

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Fireworks burst to attention of county commissioners, once again

An Island County commissioner is discussing changes to future Independence Day celebrations.

Ronning peruses the selection at Stay Original Market. Photo by Allyson Ballard

Business

Curated menswear arrives in Oak Harbor

Stay Original held the grand opening for its brick-and-mortar in Oak Harbor Friday.

Photo by David Welton

Life

Handyman, carpenter, carver: Clinton artist taking requests

A South Whidbey resident practices the ancient tradition of Tibetan woodcarving.