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Oak Harbor High School Transition students collect food for local children
Even when temperatures dipped during the second week of December, the chill didn’t deter students from their prime…
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Soroptimist’s Tree of Hope keeping holidays bright for those in need on Whidbey Island
Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor’s Tree of Hope is helping local families again this year. The program has…
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Holistic healing: New Oak Harbor center offers chiropractic treatments and massage
A new wellness center is in town. North Island Chiropractic and Wellness Center opened Oct.1 at 520 E.…
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Whidbey Island fire districts may need to provide health coverage to their volunteers
Fire districts may have to become compliant with the Affordable Care Act by 2015. Volunteer firefighters are considered…
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WAIF pooch inspires ‘Running Free’ memoir
While walking along a beach in Anchorage, Alaska, in 1979, Barb Bland came upon an injured seagull. Instead…
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Oak Harbor teacher, coach expands screen printing business
After spending six years in his garage, Eric Peterson’s business has a store front. “It’s grown enough to…
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Stretching the household budget using coupons
Adults gathered around long tables with coupon books — clipping, passing and chatting away as rugrats played with…
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Holiday Market features local vendors, products and Santa Claus
Those stopping by the Holiday Market on Pioneer Way in downtown Oak Harbor might see some familiar faces…
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Hundreds help ring in holidays in downtown Oak Harbor
Even with dark gray clouds overhead, fate refused to rain on the holiday happenings Saturday. Community members came…
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North Whidbey Park and Rec board passes budget, increases fees
After two budget workshops and two meetings, the North Whidbey Park and Recreation District Board of Commissioners passed…
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33 years of Reno: Macaw parrot loved by generations of Oak Harbor residents
Customers at Island Pet Center will no longer see a friendly face at the back of the store.…
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Coupeville resident sharing his passion for trains
Walking into the basement of Jack Tingstad’s house is like taking a trip back in time. Trains traverse…
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Oak Harbor merchants ready for Small Business Saturday shoppers
When looking for holiday gifts this weekend, shoppers can stay close to home. Small Business Saturday follows the…