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Kyle Jensen / The Record — Island Herb bud tender Christiana Clare discusses the different growers the stores has for sale.

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Federal marijuana stance doesn’t change anything for Whidbey entrepreneurs, law enforcement

The United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions declared that federal cannabis laws will be more heavily enforced, but…

Not your typical house cats

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Not your typical house cats

Greenbank resident John Lussmyer’s fridge is stocked with pounds upon pounds of pork, beef and chicken.

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Goosefoot’s first grant cycle completed, $88,000 awarded

Ten Whidbey Island nonprofit organizations are the beneficiaries of Goosefoot Community Fund’s first official grant cycle.

Contributed photo — Island Jazz Collective perform at Rustica in Oak Harbor with their full quintet. From left to right: Dale Stirling, Don Wodjenski, Ken Bloomquist, Dr. Bob Wagner and Mark Strohschein.

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Jazz collective changes tune, shape as needed

Bands on Whidbey Island have a dilemma when it comes to performing, according to Langley resident Don Wodjenski.

The exhibit showcases a range of mediums, including wood carving from Dexter Lewis. Lewis uses a chainsaw for his carving. Photos by Kyle Jensen/Whidbey News Group

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Playing pool leads to collaborative art exhibit

‘So many artists hidden away in the woods or studio’

file photo Lt. Mike Hawley is taking over as the commander of the South Whidbey precinct for the Island County Sheriff’s Office.

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Ex-sheriff takes over as South Whidbey precinct commander

A familiar face from Island County law enforcement is taking over the reins at the South Whidbey precinct.

Kyle Jensen / The Record — The leadership at Safe Ride Home is ready to get the wheel rolling again. Left to right: founder Brian Grimm, advisor Jessica Leon and All Island Taxi driver Tony Caldwell.

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Safe Ride Home revs up for second run

A sign with the words “please don’t drink and drive” was erected on Highway 525 earlier this month…

Oak Harbor performer juggles two productions at once

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Oak Harbor performer juggles two productions at once

She’s here, she’s there, she’s everywhere

Kyle Jensen / The Record — Francisco stitches a piece of fabric using her sewing machine.

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Langley seamstress discovers passion in creating era designs

From a well-lit corner room in her Langley home, Patricia Francisco can often be found working magic on…

Kyle Jensen / The Record — Clinton resident Steve Burr works with trainer Lauren Coleman on the punch mitts.

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Going toe-to-toe with Parkinson’s Disease

In 2015, Clinton resident Steve Burr tuned in to the CBS program “Sunday Morning” and saw a segment…

Record file — Freeland entrepreneurs Jill and Steve Rosen recently purchased Whidbey Island Ice Cream. The Rosens also own Freeland eateries Rocket Taco and Freeland Freeze.

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Freeland business owners scoop up Whidbey Island Ice Cream Co.

Whidbey Island Ice Cream Co. has new owners.

Rosalie Gale photo Foamy Wader owner Alexa Allamano works on one of her nautical-themes pieces of jewelry in her Langley storefront.

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Langley jewelry store takes inspiration from the sea

Lifelong Pacific Northwest resident Alexa Allamano has always been fascinated by the sea.

Rick Baker photo — Citizen Stewardship Committee volunteers Emily Cain (left) and Jamie Liljegren (right) measure kelp. The Smith and Minor Islands Aquatic Reserve has the largest kelp forest in the state.

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Monitoring the Smith, Minor Islands Aquatic Reserve

In Puget Sound a few miles west of Oak Harbor are two islands and an aquatic reserve that…