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Walk in the wild for wolfdogs: Woman hiking 2,600 miles for nonprofits
Melissa Ross will hike from Mexico to Whidbey in honor of wolf-dog hybrids and missing hikers.
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Coupeville’s ‘singing janitor’ strikes a joyful chord
Lachlan Waterbury empties public trashes, cleans public toilets, while singing his favorite tunes.
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WAIF receives donation in memory of Oak Harbor girl who died in tragedy
Hillcrest Elementary School teacher Rebecca Ching, students in her class donated pet food
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NORAD celebrates 70 years of tracking Santa
North American Aerospace Defense Command tracks Santa Claus on radar
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Christmas wishes and whimsy
Here’s what kids in Oak Harbor are asking Santa for this holiday season.
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Leather artist makes botanical creations
Kristi Uhles creates leather sculptures meant to evoke the feeling of their botanical inspirations.
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From waste to wonderful: Farm sanctuary collects leftover produce for animals
Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary in Clinton keeps unsellable produce from heading to the landfill.
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Salish elders remembered for their protective spirits
Bill Bailey and Rosie Cayou passed away within nine days of each other.
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Church offers holiday gifts of food
Life Church is delivering a thousand bags of food to families in need this weekend.
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Light display spreads holiday cheer
Many residents on North Whidbey have committed to going all-in with their light displays.
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Jewish festival of lights brightens island
The Chabad Jewish Center of Skagit County will return for its Whidbey menorah lighting on Dec. 15.
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Oak Harbor Nativity scene gets a new life
Linda Bounds spent nine months repairing and repainting the perforated display.
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Blue Fox Drive-in hosts enhanced Christmas Village
The attraction boasts three new attractions, 100,000 additional lights and a big investment.