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Kevin Magill worked 16 years as a control room operator at the Tesoro oil refinery in Anacortes. His life changed in April

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New beginning: After losing five friends in an Anacortes refinery accident, Oak Harbor man starts fresh by opening a new business

Smiles come much easier these days for Kevin Magill, 46, who’s followed his passion for buying and selling…

Daniel Pitts

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Goodwill cut in steel: Oak Harbor neighborhood library in park a product of Eagle Scout pursuit

Daniel Pitts, a senior to be at Oak Harbor High School, is using his Eagle Scout project with…

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Some Coupeville residents weep over fate of old willow

Jim Shank has nothing against a grand weeping willow tree that has shaded the school grounds in Coupeville…

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Boat comes to rescue: Ex-Coast Guard vessel a new force for fire department

The fire department upgraded its marine rescue capabilities in a big way, purchasing a sturdy former Coast Guard…

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Step to prevent fire starts one instead in Coupeville

A Coupeville homeowner’s attempt to prevent a fire danger instead accidently caused one.

The Langley studio belonging to watercolor painter Gary Schallock is one of 31 stops on the island-wide open studio tour.

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Whidbey open studio tour stretches southward

For the first time, Whidbey Working Artists’ annual summer studio tour is including stops south of Freeland.

Rachel Haight and her family moved from Omaha

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Whale Watcher: Orca Network volunteer passionate about tracking whales from Whidbey’s shores

Rachel Haight admits that her passion for orca whales borders on obsession.

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Coupeville art show to benefit PNW Art School

In an effort to show his continued gratitude toward the Pacific Northwest Art School, Gary Schallock will be…

To help speed up things at this year’s Pigfest fundraiser in Oak Harbor

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Cooler temps expected for annual Oak Harbor Pigfest

With cooler temperatures in the National Weather Service forecast, Oak Harbor’s annual Pigfest will likely be more comfortable…

Gene Kelly Barner

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A salute to island’s Best: Whidbey Coffee voted Business of the Year

As Whidbey Coffee continues to expand beyond its traditional market, Dan Ollis remains happy and grateful for the…

Salmon anglers line the beach Wednesday night at the Keystone spit

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The trick to catching pink salmon

As millions of pink salmon pass by Whidbey Island, anglers try different lures, methods to try to hook…

The Oak Harbor Pigfest moved to Pioneer Way last year and the event doubled its attendance.

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Pigfest seeks volunteers

Organizers of the Aug. 9 Oak Harbor Pigfest are bracing for another large turnout after attendance ballooned last…

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Coupeville School District Superintendent Shank gets pay bump for new position

The Coupeville School Board extended the contract of Superintendent Jim Shank Monday night and approved an increase in…