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Capturing the behaviors of bald eagles is something Clinton wildlife photographer Paul Lischeid has done on a weekly basis for more than a decade.

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Eagle abundance on display | When farmers cut their fields on Whidbey, bald eagles put on show

When grass fields were cut near Michael Crump’s house in Oak Harbor in early June, he got a…

Berry pickers share a light moment while picking strawberries last week at Bell’s Farm in Coupeville. The strawberry season began at Bell’s Farm June 15 and typically doesn’t last longer than three or four weeks. The farm has produced strawberries since 1950

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Bell’s Farm strawberry season short and sweet

When strawberries are in season on Whidbey Island, Colleen VanDyke knows that her phone will start ringing between…

Salmon fishermen along the shores of Keystone beach in Coupeville Tuesday morning were surprised when divers from Walla Walla University surfaced  in front of them. Coho salmon fishing opened July 1 on the west side of Whidbey Island.

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Anglers cast lines as salmon season starts

Rick Cruz didn’t come into the first day of salmon season with high expectations. “All I want is…

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Oak Harbor veteran juggles career, education and family

Angie Ingram’s hands are full, a familiar pose for the mother of three young children. As she surveys…

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Bell’s Farm offers weeks of sweet treats

When strawberries are in season on Whidbey Island, Colleen VanDyke knows that her phone will start ringing between…

Retired Oak Harbor High School drama and English teacher Pat Hawley is one of four teachers whose names will appear on a sculpture donated to the City of Oak Harbor by former Whidbey News-Times and South Whidbey Record owner and publisher Wallie Funk. A ceremony is planned for 6 p.m. July 3 to dedicate the art work by Richard Nash that recognizes the educators’ impacts on their students. Hawley is the only teacher still living and will attend the event.

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Sculpture in park a tribute to four Oak Harbor educators

Pat Hawley has become quite a poet since retiring as a high school drama teacher but finding the…

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Decades of collecting treasures

When Ricardo Reyes first got involved with the Coupeville Lions Club three years ago and learned about the…

Jason Linson of Oak Harbor was among a select pool of contractors picked for national Home Depot ads. He spent a weekend in N.C. for the photo shoot.

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Oak Harbor contractor appears in print, online ads for Home Depot

Jason Linson isn’t ready to quit his day job just yet. As the owner of his own small…

A pet parade introduced last year during Fourth of July festivities on Pioneer Way was popular for all parties involved. A car show is planned this year.

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Oak Harbor merchants adding car show on Fourth of July

In an effort to attract more visitors to Pioneer Way on the Fourth of July, Oak Harbor’s downtown…

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Boat crowd excites organizer | Business Chatter

When Michelle Curry agreed last year to organize hydroplane races in Oak Harbor this summer, she knew she…

The Coupeville home of Don and Vickie Sullivan features thousands of poppies. The garden will be a part of the Garden Tour & Tea that covers Oak Harbor and Coupeville June 28.

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Poppy paradise: Coupeville couple’s garden reveals a passion for poppies and a love for water features

As much as Don and Vickie Sullivan admire the colorful sea of poppies poking from their garden beds,…

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Home-grown success: Whidbey Coffee owner is content to keep it local

His iPad is a constant whirl of activity. Dan Ollis keeps the device handy for communication on the…

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Camp Casey opens doors on Friday

During two nights this summer, lodging at the Camp Casey Conference Center will reach capacity with every bed…