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New Oak Harbor store filled with touchable treasures

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New Oak Harbor store filled with touchable treasures

An eclectic collection of local art for hands-on shopping

Construction workers at WhidbeyHealth Medical Center build the corridor that connects the old hospital to the $50 million addition. The 60,000-square-foot wing features 39 private patient rooms and many design elements for infection control and privacy.

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$50 million hospital expansion set to open later this year

Private “air-jet” massage tubs for mothers-to-be. Skylights shining above waiting rooms. Patient rooms larger than “apodments” in Seattle…

Photo by Patricia Guthrie/Whidbey News-Times                                Daily Grind owner Tammie DeRosa greets some regular customers, one of many senior groups that gather daily at the Oak Harbor downtown shop that’s closing March 31.

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Popular Oak Harbor coffee shop closing after 24 years

Senior citizens ‘appalled’ by city’s treatment of Daily Grind owners

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WhidbeyHealth employees claim ‘hostile’ environment

WhidbeyHealth Medical Center employees with the diagnostic imaging department warned health district commissioners Monday that patient care could…

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Photos sought for display in new hospital wing

Whidbey residents invited to submit Whidbey scenes

Mussels serving key role in scientific study

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Mussels serving key role in scientific study

Coupeville served up tons of Penn Cove mussels during this month’s MusselFest. Now the tiny briny blue bivalves…

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Bank employee spots phony WhidbeyHealth check

WhidbeyHealth can thank an observant bank employee on the East Coast for stopping an attempt to get a…

Shell-biter: Weekend MusselFest in Coupeville a hit

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Shell-biter: Weekend MusselFest in Coupeville a hit

They sized each other up, shook hands, mumbled “good luck” and took their seats at the red-and-white festooned…

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Oak Harbor homeless shelter close to opening its doors

Christian Reformed Church offers its fellowship hall for three months

Coupeville couple knows sting of being homeless

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Coupeville couple knows sting of being homeless

“We’ve never had to ask for help before. It’s very humbling. It’s degrading.”

Willows, wood, whimsy and award-winning garden art

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Willows, wood, whimsy and award-winning garden art

Vanca Lumsden likes to say if you’re sitting on a bench made of old barn wood and willow…

Mussels show their might this weekend

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Mussels show their might this weekend

Coupeville Penn Cove MusselFest prepares for 31st year