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    Photo by David Welton
    Japanese restaurant rolls into Bayview Corner
    By Kira Erickson • April 29, 2025 1:30 am

    Earlier this month, Joan Samson and Ed Hodson opened Japonica Diner on South Whidbey.

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    Ken’s Korner owner signs lease with new grocery...
    By Jessie Stensland • April 25, 2025 1:30 am

    The company said rumors about plans to replace Red Apple with self-storage units are false.

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Winter-Dawn Lee weeds a strawberry patch in the orchard in Oak Harbor where she currently works as a farmhand for an older couple.
    Dragonfly Flower Farm blossoms in Oak Harbor
    By Kira Erickson • April 25, 2025 1:30 am

    Lee plans a community-support agriculture model with a choice between two subscription levels.

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    SkyRoot Farm grows dragon tongue heirloom beans and many other vegetables. (Photo by Grace Adams)
    Whidbey farmers find soil is best undisturbed
    April 19, 2025 1:30 am

    SkyRoot Farmc is an organic farm that practices regenerative farming to sustainably grow food.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Sustainable fashion and practices on display at Alma...
    By Kira Erickson • April 18, 2025 1:30 am

    Clothing on the racks is organic, sustainably made and ethically sourced, with natural fibers.

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    Photo by Luisa Loi
    Baking hobby turns into Oak Harbor’s latest sweet...
    By Luisa Loi • April 11, 2025 1:30 am

    The family business opened this week, fulfilling the dream of two lifelong hobby bakers.

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    Collectibles store reignites childhood hobby
    By Luisa Loi • March 4, 2025 1:30 am

    A shared passion for trading cards recently turned into a business for all sports aficionados.

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At right, Jayne McKelvy and Julie Cathey compliment Rufus for being a good boy during his annual exam. He was also vaccinated for bordetella (a bacterium associated with respiratory disease) and leptospirosis (an infection that can cause vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea and other symptoms). His owner, Kim Connolly, said skipping the drive to the veterinary clinic was a relief.
    Whidbey vet clinic delivers care to homes
    By Luisa Loi • February 7, 2025 1:30 am

    Two Whidbey dog and cat experts are making veterinary visits less scary for clinic-phobic pets.

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    Photo by Luisa Loi
    Young mom offers different kind of ‘bar crawl’
    By Luisa Loi • February 4, 2025 1:30 am

    The Barre Crawl, a fitness center located on Fidalgo Avenue, is the place to be for new parents.

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    Thomas Garrod, on the bottom right, meets with KeelWorks interns.
    Whidbey nonprofit lends a hand across borders and...
    By Luisa Loi • January 25, 2025 1:30 am

    A North Whidbey-based nonprofit has been helping people become desirable job candidates.

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    Photo by David Welton
    ‘Unusual suspects’ to be sampled at wine event
    By Kira Erickson • January 17, 2025 1:30 am

    For wine aficionados, an upcoming tasting event may take them by surprise.

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    Michelle Cladusbid, with her husband Tony Cladusbid own Beaver Tales Coffee in Coupeville.
    Beaver Tales Coffee selected as Coupeville’s Cultural Hub
    By KATE POSS Special to the News-Times • January 17, 2025 1:30 am

    The business, located on the wharf, will serve as the hub for the new Coupeville Creative District.

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    Photo by Luisa Loi
Baloo smiles for the camera as JR and Spirit observe from a distance.
    Greenbank alpaca trio needs a new home
    By Luisa Loi • January 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Pronkin’ Pastures has long been a place where people can shop high-quality yarn and meet alpacas.

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