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Eli Loera and his daughter Brenda

Business

Success of Oak Harbor Jumbo Burrito restaurant even exceeds owners’ expectations

For as far back as he can remember, Eli Loera envisioned something like this.

News

North Whidbey Community Harvest needs donations, volunteers

Organizers with North Whidbey Community Harvest are seeking donations and volunteers as they prepare for the Thanksgiving event,…

Joan Klope

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Oak Harbor columnist Joan Klope turns page on career

Joan Klope jokes these days that her home resembles more of a construction zone than a house.

Lynn Hyde

News

Open house to highlight historic treasure in Coupeville

A narrow pathway leads to a set of wooden stairs that reveals the entrance to the historic Haller…

Ron Wallin shows off the Fanbulance

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Seahawks Fanbulance turning heads on Whidbey and beyond

The facial expressions Ron Wall-in sees when he pulls up in the Fanbulance continue to amuse him.

Bruce Williams-Burden stands before an exhibit of his photography put on by the Whidbey Allied Artists in Coupeville in October.  After serving as a Navy Hospital Corpsman in Vietnam and 40 years as a physician’s assistant

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Whidbey veteran finds comfort in photography after Vietnam

The setting for Bruce Williams-Burden’s 21st birthday wasn’t quite what he had imagined.

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Showtime for troupe

It’s five nights before the first play of the school year for Coupeville High School’s drama club and…

John Smith

Life

Happy couple produces wacky affair at Whidbey Playhouse

Wherever Rusty Hendrix goes, Bob Hendrix usually isn’t far away.

Ben Hill of the Skagit Farmers Supply Country Store said that their station is set apart because of its low price ($2.95) and customer service. Below: Arco

Business

Dropping gas prices in Oak Harbor not stirring up customers

Even as gas prices have dipped under $3 a gallon, Ben Hill hasn’t noticed a significant increase in…

Crosswind

Former Crosswind editor remembered for kindness

After a half century in the funeral service business, Gary Wallin thought he had seen it all. Two…

News

Navy PBY aircraft moving to Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor

The way the crow flies, the distance is only about a mile. But the trip Wil Shellenberger is…

Artists

News

Penn Cove Gallery celebrates 20 years

Patience is a requirement for budding artists eager to join Penn Cove Gallery in Coupeville.

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Meteor myth debunked

The way Peggy Darst-Townsdin sees it, Roger Sherman ought to be ashamed of himself.