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    Mobile business offers thrill of treasure hunting
    By Luisa Loi • August 13, 2024 1:30 am

    Whidbey Gemstone Finders is a traveling “rough mining” business for adventurers of all ages.

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    Whidbey Institute celebrates 50 years
    By Kira Erickson • August 9, 2024 1:30 am

    People can participate in a number of events commemorating the Whidbey Institute’s 50th anniversary.

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The Magnificent Crab Queens and Bigfoot met at last year’s By the Harbor market.
    Art, antiques and junque come to downtown
    By Luisa Loi • August 7, 2024 1:30 am

    Downtown Oak Harbor will come to life with music, art, antiques and the most eclectic junk — or as Main…

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    Blanket shop sells warm hugs
    By Luisa Loi • August 6, 2024 1:30 am

    A skilled Whidbey seamstress has been making people’s sleep warmer and cozier with a touch of love.

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    Freeland gift shop celebrates 25 years of spirituality
    By Kira Erickson • August 2, 2024 1:30 am

    Llynya Carey is constantly on the lookout for something that nourishes the spirit.

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    Fur trade rendezvous comes to North Whidbey
    By Luisa Loi • August 2, 2024 1:30 am

    Attendees can camp, learn about history and compete in shooting and tomahawk throwing competitions.

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    ‘Wild Hearts’ roam free on South Whidbey: Events...
    By Kira Erickson • July 24, 2024 1:30 am

    If you’ve ever wanted to set up camp inside a tipi, one South Whidbey woman has you covered.

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    From Wall Street to Whidbey, Mutiny Bay Blues...
    By Kira Erickson • July 19, 2024 1:30 am

    South Whidbey’s most-anticipated berries have begun to ripen.

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    Photo by Caitlyn Anderson
Hypnotherapist Jenna Alexander smiles from behind her desk in her office, July 8.
    Dew-Dropping the old ways: South Whidbey hypnotist reframes...
    By Sam Fletcher • July 17, 2024 1:30 am

    Dewdrop Hypnotherapy opened in Freeland about a decade ago.

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Sarah Wheeler of Love Bug Pet Massage uses laser therapy on Piper the border collie to help relieve joint pain.
    Two paws up: Massage, laser therapy not just...
    By Kira Erickson • July 17, 2024 1:30 am

    Sometimes, our furry four-legged friends also deserve a massage.

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    Building imagination: Children’s museum opens in Oak Harbor
    By Luisa Loi • July 9, 2024 1:30 am

    At Imagination Cove Children’s Museum, children of all abilities can be whoever they want to be.

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    New mobile bar service rolls into town
    By Luisa Loi • July 5, 2024 1:30 am

    Wanderlust Cocktails is a mobile bartending service that brings the bar to any private party.

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Garrett Collins opened Geez Skate Shop in 2022.
    Oak Harbor business unites skating community
    By Luisa Loi • July 3, 2024 1:30 am

    “Rolling on the Rock” was put together by Garrett Collins, a skateboarder and owner of Geez Skate Shop

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