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Haunted Fort draws 1,500 for thrills, chills
After nearly 500 people showed up for a haunted house event at Fort Casey State Park last Friday…
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More surprises, treats this weekend as Whidbey celebrates Halloween
There is no shortage of opportunities for children and teens looking for treats and thrills this weekend.
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Cesar’s gift: For his birthday, Oak Harbor boy’s wish is to feed the hungry
Cesar Rodriguez has an unusual birthday wish for boy a turning 7. Instead of gifts, he’s asking for…
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Oak Harbor Hydroplane Races a no-go for 2016, says event owner
Scheduling the Oak Harbor Hydroplane Races involves navigating through tide charts and watching out for other conflicting events.…
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San de Fuca native, ex-bulb farmer dies at age of 96
Earle Darst died Tuesday at the age of 96 inside his San de Fuca home, only a quarter-mile…
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Coupeville Homecoming Parade sweeps through downtown | Slideshow
Coupeville High School's homecoming parade swept through downtown today in rides that represented both the town's historic flavor…
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Oak Harbor Pigfest gives $12,000 to charities
Oak Harbor Pigfest raised $12,000 for the second year in a row to give to North Whidbey charities.
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Comfort on a tough road: Coupeville woman gives wisdom, hope to those coping with cancer
Julie Engstrom, now cancer-free for eight years, sees the overwhelmed look on the faces of others who get…
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Museum seeking space to store historic artifacts
Fall is a busy time for Rick Castellano at the Island County Museum. And it just got busier.…
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Coupeville Homecoming parade Friday
Coupeville High School’s homecoming week will culminate with a parade and football game Friday followed by a dance…
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Central Whidbey Fire rescues dog from lake
If Rusty the Cocker Spaniel mix had been able to contain his excitement, he might’ve avoided running free…
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Taking life one day at a time: Coupeville woman fights to remain cancer-free
Heather Ausman is not sure why she’s still alive, uncertain whether to trace her existence to chemotherapy and…
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Happy to be alive: Heather Ausman grateful for every day she’s cancer-free
She’s not sure why she’s still alive, uncertain whether to trace her existence to chemotherapy and radiation treatments,…