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Ogre Brewing co-owner and brewer Royce Baker pours a glass of Cascade IPA

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Brews bros.: Ogre Brewing founders aiming to help make island a beer destination

In a “lab” next door to Bailey’s Corner Store in Cultus Bay, two beer scientists are busy at…

A helicopter takes off to transport patients to a hospital following a roll over collision on Highway 525 Wednesday. Nobody suffered life-threatening injuries.

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Oak Harbor women among injured in crash

Three people were airlifted Wednesday from a section of State Highway 525 after a two-car collision.

Thirteen-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Roxy tries on her new wheelchair at K9 Carts with help from owner Howard Eng.

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Whidbey-based company giving disabled pets renewed mobility

From a small office on Whidbey Island, a company is giving pets that have lost use of their…

“Our family lived in Sudan from 1985 to 1987 as part of the famine response of World Vision.”

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Whidbey Island runner competing in 199-mile relay for World Vision

Arne Bergstrom has been running to let off steam since 1980, but later this month there is a…

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Ex-FBI special agent preaches preparation, conference Aug. 20

In a climate where active shooter situations are increasingly common, knowledge is power when it comes to preparation.

Participants compete in the annual logging contests -- speed cutting in the photo above and log rolling  below -- at the Island County Fair last week.

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Bunyon Busters Log Show a Whidbey Fair favorite

Held annually in conjunction with the Whidbey Island Fair, the Bunyon Busters Log Show on Sunday afternoon is…

There will be fun activities for all ages

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Whidbey Island 2016 fair kicks off on Thursday

For the 2016 installment of the Whidbey Island Fair, fair organizers added some new faces for entertainment while…

Pastor Mikkel Hustad from St. Peter’s Lutheran Church tends to the church’s community garden.

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Sowing seeds for community gathering space | Bridge

Clinton has a new community gathering space, and it involves one of South Whidbey’s favorite hobbies: gardening.

The Machine SHOP owner Tim Leonard peers over his collection of retro pinball machines in the recently opened Langley arcade. Leonard’s collection is comprised of the old models

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New Langley arcade bringing back old school fun

With the flashing yellow-tinted lights and clinking and ringing of the pinball machines in The Machine SHOP, it’s…

Dave Anderson of Coupeville prepares to drop a crab pot into Holmes Harbor last July. The 2016 season starts Friday in waters around Whidbey.

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Getting your claws on crab: Season opens Friday, and Whidbey boasts prime areas

Crab season opens Friday July 1 and runs through Sept. 5.

​Swedish Medical Center patient Maria Peccorini is all smiles as she rides a horse. Peccorini has multiple sclerosis. ​  aslkjhdfa slkjhf aksfsa

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Riding as therapy: Studies focus on horseback riding for multiple sclerosis patients

Swedish Medical Center patients suffering from multiple sclerosis began a therapeutic horseback riding program in Greenbank last week.…

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Savor spring’s bounty during annual tour

The annual Savor Spring Food, Wine & Spirits Tour is an opportunity to sample the best spirits and…

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South Whidbey gets second marijuana retailer this week

South Whidbey’s second recreational marijuana retailer opened its doors to the public this week.