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Nature guide aims to encourage Deception Pass visitors to slow down and take a long look
As she took a quick inventory of the critters she catalogued at Deception Pass State Park, Mary Jo…
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Wallie Funk surprised with Lifetime Achievement Award
As he’s advanced in his years, Wallie Funk doesn’t get around as well as he used to. Sometimes…
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Fort like home for park ranger
It can be a little unsettling when Jon Crimmins looks back to his teenage years spent at Fort…
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Oak Harbor artist plunges into underwater photography after finding island spots plentiful
On a recent afternoon at the Keystone spit, Betty Bastai stared out at the wooden skeleton of an…
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Paw in Hand pet boutique closing its doors on Aug. 1
Of all the signs that pointed to a change for his business, Chris Reissner said the most glaring…
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Tracking Toads | How scarce is Whidbey Island’s Western Toad population? State biologist is seeking public input
Growing up on an Oak Harbor farm, Sheila Case-Smith remembers when it was common to spot a toad…
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Beachcombers Bazaar set to feature over 40 vendors this weekend
With temperatures expected to reach the low 80s in Oak Harbor this weekend, organizers of the Beachcombers Bazaar…
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Former museum docent honored with gift
When Diane Groeschell looks back at some of the warmest memories of her mother, the list is long…
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Tamayo’s Restaurant owner starting fresh
As far back as she can remember, Jessie Tamayo has prepared her own food.
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Fun-filled Fourth in Oak Harbor | Slideshow
Patriotism goes on display as Oak Harbor celebrates Independence Day.
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A grand tribute | Art sculptures in Oak Harbor honor former teachers
Jan Whitsitt’s eyes filled with tears as she addressed a small crowd near a neatly landscaped garden spot…
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Table’s set for farm dinner | 3 Sisters Farm to host old-fashioned event with part of proceeds going to land trust
It’s an idea the Muzzall family tinkered with in recent years, then chose to pursue after store customers…
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Auction July 5 to share deceased artist’s legacy
As Bret Holmes stepped on to his back lawn, he headed directly toward the property’s edge and an…