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A spectator and his dog take in the Holland Happening grand parade in downtown Oak Harbor in April

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Stage is set for Holland Happening next week

Holland Happening will celebrate its 45th year April 25-27 in downtown Oak Harbor. The event, a celebration of…

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Meerkerk throws annual Fairy Magic party | Slideshow

Her title has changed over the years but not her enchanting presence. Dressed in a frilly pink dress,…

Lorena Albert

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Oak Harbor adopts sister city in Philippines

The difference between life in Oak Harbor and life back home in the Philippines is so profound that…

Mike Smith brought with him to Oak Harbor his collection of trophies he's won at nostalgia drag races. He doesn't make all the stops but races in the NHRA's Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series in the 7.0 Pro class.

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Still smokin’: Drag racer finds at 63, there’s still plenty of gas left in his tank

Mike Smith recently moved from San Diego, Calif. to Oak Harbor, bringing with him his passion for drag…

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Meerkerk hosting fairy party

It’s amazing what a child can make with a poppy seed pod, a little moss and a few…

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Annual Easter Egg Hunt is April 19 at Town Park

Sue Blouin is gearing up for the big day. Not just Saturday, April 19, when the 24th annual…

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Marathon registration reaches new high

The popularity of the Whidbey Island Marathon and affiliate races is climbing to new heights this year. More…

Extreme athlete Dane Rauschenberg of Portland will be the featured speaker at the Whidbey Island Marathon Expo Saturday

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Distance runner with positive message to speak at Whidbey Island Marathon Expo

Dane Rauschenberg’s biggest rush used to be imagining himself as a counter-terrorism officer for the CIA. It’s a…

Jackie Feusier of Coupeville is an ardent supporter of the Island County Historical Museum. For her 62nd birthday

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Paying it forward: Woman’s gesture gives Island County museum visitors a free month

It’s usually wise to be prepared for just about anything when April Fool’s Day comes around. Rick Castellano…

Fernando Duran plays the lead role of John Adams in the Whidbey Playhouse musical '1776

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Big screen extra stars in Whidbey Playhouse’s ‘1776’

Fernando Duran started living a dream in 2013. And he hopes it’s only the start of bigger things…

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Concert to benefit Oso landslide victim

The feeling of loss over the lives taken in the Oso landslide hit home on Whidbey Island. And…

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Vendors gear up for first 2014 farmers market

Linda Bartlett could sense by the warmth on her face that the season was changing. If not that,…

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Concert to aid firefighter in Oso with ties to Whidbey

The feeling of loss over the lives taken in the Oso landslide hit home on Whidbey Island. And…