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Assistance dog group looks to veterans
Therapy dog trainer Joy Thompson and her dog Sailor graduated Jan. 18. Sailor is a therapy dog with…
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Commissary to offer ‘Heart Month’ savings
The commissary on Seaplane Base will celebrate “Heart Healthy Month” in February. In addition to offering savings on…
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Lopez Island woman gets emergency help from NAS Whidbey Island SAR
A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC)…
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Whidbey Pearl Harbor vet visits Hawaiian battleground
A lifelong Oak Harbor resident, Johnson is one of the last few survivors of Pearl Harbor still alive…
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Veteran recalls WWII service on Subchaser
By GENE BERG Don Wollett was a World War II veteran and longtime resident of Whidbey Island. Because…
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Pregnant woman at Lopez Island gets help from NAS Whidbey Island SAR
NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND, Wash. – A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS)…
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Whidbey fans celebrate ‘miracle’ win for Seahawks
Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley expects to have his voice back by the time the Seahawks play in…
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Seahawkers rally at wharf
As the Fanbulance honked its way down Coupeville’s Front Street, a crowd of Seahawks fans tailed behind.
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Life after military is good for Coupeville woman
After enjoying the challenges of a full career and traveling the world, Wendy Amtmann Wasik is now able…
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Whidbey honors vets with Wreaths Across America
On the morning of Saturday, Dec. 13, Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley quoted the 40th president of the…
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Veterans & Community column
By PATTY HOUTS-HUSSEY John came to Whidbey Veterans Resource Center to gain assistance in receiving Veterans Affairs compensation…
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VA starts diabetes program
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a national Hypoglycemic Safety Initiative to encourage diabetic veterans receiving VA…
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Yarn shop focuses on sustainable practices
Dena Royal said she has eight to 10 people a week come into her store asking to copy…