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Luke Whittaker

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Washington
As seen in: Chinook Observer, Stars and Stripes, 80 Level, The Bulletin (Bend, OR), The Daily News (Longview, WA), The Astorian, Seafood News, Big Country News Connection, Seaside Signal, Your Oregon News, Washington State Journal
Covers:  Natural resources, business, breaking news, sports and general news
Reporter/photojournalist @chinookobserver @crbizj

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Meet the Merchant: Caroline Lynn, 18, Duneside Trading Co. - Chinook Observer

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By Luke Whittaker Verified
| Chinook Observer Verified
How long have you been baking? “I’ve been in the market since I was about 15, but I started making chocolates with my mom when I was 12.” How did you get started? “My mom. She started making vegan chocolates because we were trying to be a little bit healthier, so I was helping her with those.” Is there something you consider your specialty or favorite thing to make? “I really enjoy decorating cakes. I’ve always liked the personalization of things.
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Sandsations 2026: Sand artists drift into Long Beach for sculpting festival - Chinook Observer

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By Luke Whittaker Verified
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LONG BEACH PENINSULA — What came first, the pumpkin carver or the wood carver? Eugene-based teacher and artist Tom Lindskog, 56, will tell you a lot of carving artists, such as himself, started with pumpkins before eventually transitioning to ice, wood and sand. Or in Lindskog’s case, they simply do all four.
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All in on albacore: Pursuit for prized Pacific Ocean quarry underway from Ilwaco - Chinook Observer

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By Luke Whittaker Verified
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PACIFIC OCEAN — Each summer, coastal fishermen wait with bated breath on the arrival of the albacore. Hopes are high for a promising tuna season after local charters and commercial fishermen pulled into port with their first albacore of the summer last week, igniting enthusiasm that the fast-paced fishery is about to kick into high gear.
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