City paints fir trees on two water tanks
Jul 02 2009, 1:17 PM · UPDATED Motorists who travel Heller Road may notice a change in scenery this week as the two city water reservoirs disappear into the landscape thanks to Oak Harbor’s dedicated art fund. A two-man crew from Hennig Mural Design spent three days beautifying the 2-million-gallon tank and 500,000-gallon tank with a forest-scape... more ›

Carnival carries July tradition
Jul 02 2009, 12:57 PM · UPDATED Carnival life runs in Mike Davis’ blood. As a kid he traveled with his parents while they ran Davis Amusement Cascadia. “I saw a lot of different places,” he said. “There was plenty of traveling.” A third-generation carnival owner, Davis now shares... More ›

• Small quake hits Whidbey Island
  Jul 02 2009, 12:47 PM · UPDATED
• Inmates battle over shoes, trial delayed
  Jul 02 2009, 12:46 PM · UPDATED
• Students to arrive in time for breakfast
  Jul 02 2009, 12:45 PM · UPDATED

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Oak Harbor readies for Race Week 2009 July 12-17
Jul 04 2009, 10:37 AM · UPDATED The lagging economy has reduced the number of boats entered in this year's Whidbey Island Race Week, but that won't deter from the spectacle and speed of wind-powered racing when the 27th annual event kicks off Sunday, July 12. The... More ›

• Seven golfers qualify for district tournament
  Jul 02 2009, 1:32 PM · UPDATED
• Hu high point winner in Federal Way
  Jul 02 2009, 1:31 PM · UPDATED
• Adrianna Royal fifth best steeplechaser in nation
  Jul 02 2009, 11:49 AM · UPDATED

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Band will get your motor runnin’
Jun 30 2009, 1:41 PM · UPDATED Steppenwolf has had a turbulent ride since its emergence in the 1960’s, with clashing personalities, multiple break-ups and four dozen band members. However, the band that’s responsible for eight gold albums, and three iconic top-10 hits, including “Born to... More ›

• Greenbank's ready to roll with Logie Fest
  Jun 29 2009, 3:29 PM · UPDATED
• Fifty-plus volunteers needed for Loganberry Festival
  Jun 29 2009, 3:28 PM · UPDATED
• Holland, Mich., choir sings in Oak Harbor
  Jun 24 2009, 3:37 PM · UPDATED

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Booth WOW’s visitors to Deception Pass
Jul 02 2009, 11:43 AM · UPDATED Whidbey Island hospitality is known near and far thanks to the volunteers who have staffed the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce information booth at Deception Pass for more than a decade. What started out as an umbrella-shaded card table... More ›

• Biz Beat
  Jul 02 2009, 11:42 AM · UPDATED
• Windermere workers serve community
  Jun 29 2009, 3:27 PM · UPDATED
• Builders hand out awards
  Jun 26 2009, 1:38 PM · UPDATED

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Dragon boat transforms paddlers
Jul 02 2009, 10:32 AM · UPDATED After Dan Tonge steps into the dragon boat, he listens for his coach to the give the call and for the cadence of the paddles pounding the water. “That’s my cue to lean forward and get in sync,” he... More ›

• Tearing up as our flag passes by
  Jul 02 2009, 10:31 AM · UPDATED
• On top of the hill: Island musicians finally have a place of their own
  Jun 30 2009, 2:53 PM · UPDATED
• Whidbey Weavers move library to art school
  Jun 29 2009, 3:30 PM · UPDATED

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Social workers added to ER
Jul 02 2009, 11:07 AM · UPDATED Last year, Whidbey General Hospital added social workers to the emergency room staff to help the more than 50 patients who request emergency services each day. The program has been well-received, said emergency department manager Bonnie Maley. “The social workers made... More ›

• Auction planned to help save history in Coupeville
  Jun 30 2009, 1:42 PM · UPDATED
• Pioneer son Earle Darst celebrates 90th birthday
  Jun 26 2009, 10:14 AM · UPDATED
• Scholarships help hospital employees
  Jun 26 2009, 10:13 AM · UPDATED

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