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Deception Pass State Park will host a centennial celebration on Aug. 3

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Big bash for state parks at Deception Pass

Perhaps the only way Jack Hartt could be more a part of the landscape at Deception Pass State…

Joseph Itaya

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Film seeks helpers for Whidbey movie

Want to be part of a movie? A group of Los Angeles filmmakers who are gearing up for…

Dundee Woods

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Cornet Bay cleanup finally funded

Dundee Woods knew this day was coming. The quiet, peaceful world that surrounds him at the Deception Pass…

The elephant replica at Dugualla Bay Farms has been a popular attraction for those driving along Highway 20 on North Whidbey.

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New resident at Dugualla Bay Farms on North Whidbey draws questions, visits from gawkers

No matter how creative Lynn Backus is with her chainsaw art, she can’t sell a piece of her…

Nancy Hakala

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Coordinators of Oak Harbor Music Festival busy gathering volunteers

In a little more than a month, downtown Oak Harbor will be transformed into a music festival with…

Steve Olson of Anacortes paints a rail at the front of Olympic View Elementary School in Oak Harbor July 17

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Extreme makeover; real estate company devotes day to sprucing up elementary school

With a paint brush in one hand and a smile on his face, Steve Olson bore a look…

A motor patrol escorts a parade of Harley-Davidson riders through downtown Oak Harbor to kick off the Washington State H.O.G. Rally July 18

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Harleys hit the streets in Oak Harbor

Shannon Olson watched with envious eyes as a parade of Harley-Davidson motorcycles rolled out of the parking lot…

Bob Eckles lifts a pink salmon caught by his son

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In humpy heaven; salmon run begins

The tug on the line caught Kyle Eckles by surprise. Could it really be a salmon? Eckles saw…

Caleb Fischer was once stationed at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Now he's embarking on a music career with the release of his first CD coming July 20

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Former sailor turns to country music career

For Caleb Fischer, there’s only one way to travel on this journey he’s taking. He’s not in any…

JD Stewart owns a 2009 Harley-Davidson. He took a suggestion from a friend and purchased the motorcycle shortly after his wife of 22 years died from cancer. He said owning a Harley and becoming involved with the North Cascades chapter of Harley Owners Group has impacted his life significantly.

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Harley club turns Oak Harbor barista’s life around

It’s not the espresso that perks JD Stewart up. It’s life itself.

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Little Leaguers’ stay could be homer for Oak Harbor

Barbara Bourg can see the baseball fields from her antique store. She isn’t quite sure what to expect…

Jeff Vallejo paddleboards through the Oak Harbor Marina with his dog Jake on July 8

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Different strokes for paddling folks

Jeff Vallejo grew up in central California and remembers taking weekend road trips to the coast to ride…

Katie and Jon Marrs of Oak Harbor are looking forward to the 2013 Washington State Harley Owners Group Rally that will be coming to their city July 18-20. The event includes a parade through downtown on the evening of July 18.

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Rally cry: Here come Harleys

Jon Marrs used a soft cloth to wipe down his metallic blue Harley-Davidson touring bike. The motorcyle, a…