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Tokens of appreciation: When it comes to holiday shopping, Whidbey Island pets find place on Christmas lists
In the living room of Jason and Jorae Blackwell’s home in Oak Harbor are six Christmas stockings. One…
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Creative pursuits: Students put talents on display at Teen Art Show in Oak Harbor
A discarded metal sign turned into gold for Steel Springer. Springer’s dad discovered the sign after it was…
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Ballet is a family affair in Oak Harbor
Kumi Kosbar never thought such a thing was possible in her lifetime. The idea of slipping on tights,…
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Boaters brave the chill for Oak Harbor Yacht Club’s Lighted Boat Parade
Although the journey isn’t long, Byron Skubi knows that leading a parade of boats on a chilly winter…
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Christmas variety: Director aims to bring out the true meaning of Christmas in off-season musical revue at Whidbey Playhouse
During rehearsals for a musical revue at Whidbey Playhouse, Karina Mitchell heard a voice that made her eyes…
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North Whidbey Middle School student tuba player makes state
Carrying a tuba around every day can take a toll on the triceps. But what felt like a…
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Holiday house: Oak Harbor couple shares holiday joy by sprucing up their yard with elaborate displays for all seasons
For three months out of the year, Patti and Harry Keller don’t worry about the electric bill. They…
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Oak Harbor harvest dinner feeds 5,000
The organizer of the North Whidbey Community Harvest called it a Thanksgiving like none other. The 12th annual…
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Organizer carries on family tradition: Re McClung continues to collect and distribute toys as part of Toys for Tots campaign on Whidbey Island
For Re McClung, watching toys pile up in her garage is a joy to see. In a way,…
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Tree-mendous time: After 15 years of overseeing prettiest trees in Oak Harbor, Festival of Trees decorating chairwoman to pass baton
Glenn Anthony’s attempts to stop his wife were turning futile. He’d look away for a moment, and his…
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Oak Harbor schools flood Help House with food donations
Jean Wieman could hardly believe her eyes when she saw a bright yellow school bus approach bulging inside…
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Annual Oak Harbor Community Harvest dinner a tribute to founder
Coordinating a feast that serves an entire community is no small task. Jack Stiltz tackles that role every…
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Call of the wild: Lonely elk in search of a mate on Whidbey Island
For months, Sasha Castaneda told a tale that only seemed to raise eyebrows. A tale about spotting an…