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Hydro fans get preview of August event in Oak Harbor
Placing 1-year-old Nicholas Sandall into the cockpit of a slick-looking racing boat was the easy part. Getting him…
Life
Audubon Society takes an intimate look at Whidbey Island birds
On any given day, Robin Llewellyn can reach into the freezer compartment beneath her refrigerator and pull out…
News
Grace and grit: Mental and physical toughness a requirement for ballet dancers
In the final dress rehearsal for “Peter Pan,” last year, Ellen Peterson put all her weight on her…
News
Whidbey ranks as third best island in USA Today poll
In the eyes of one national news organization’s readers, Whidbey rates as one of the best islands to…
Crosswind
After service, Navy captain follows new dream
On an overcast afternoon, just hours after having a crown put on at the dentist, retired Navy captain…
Life
New faces light up in Enchanted April | Slideshow
Learning she had landed a lead role in an upcoming play at the Whidbey Playhouse, Coqui Herken didn’t…
News
Viral reunion video reveals family’s ‘Love Bug’
Gary Daugherty doesn’t know how he got so lucky. Not only does he have a loving wife, he…
Business
Knead & Feed owner reflects on 40 years
Whenever Doug Kroon wants to reminisce, he just has to glance at a wall inside his restaurant.
News
Oak Harbor man catches 103-pound halibut with ‘Southern remedy’
This wasn’t the sort of fishing Brian Punch grew up around back home in Louisiana. Yet a tip…
News
Cemetery tour on Monday
Sally Straathof knows she has some big shoes to fill as tour guide of the Sunnyside Cemetery Memorial…
News
Tales from the cemetery tour
The granite grave marker of one of Whidbey Island’s most influential early pioneers rests in a family plot…
News
Island marks Memorial Day
Coupeville will host its annual parade Saturday and Memorial Day ceremonies will take place in three Whidbey Island…
News
Trail partners: Walking space offers daily ‘reset’ time
Spending most of her day indoors as a dietitian at Whidbey General Hospital, Lori Taylor is delighted when…