Site Logo
Photo by Luisa Loi

Business

AB brings chill sweetness to town

Oak Harbor recently welcomed a place where families can satisfy their sweet cravings.

Photo provided by WFIA
Tyler Myers, president and CEO of the Myers Group, celebrates his selection as the WFIA 2023-24 Retailer of the Year. The award was presented at a surprise ceremony held May 13 at the Goose.

Business

Myers Group wins award

Clinton retail management firm named Retailer of the Year.

Michelle Graham samples a glass of wine. She and her husband, Kyle O’Neill, are the owners of Leo & Leto’s, formerly known as Blooms Winery. (Photo by David Welton)

Business

Change fermenting at Freeland winery

There’s a fresh but familiar face behind the former Blooms Winery and 5511 Bistro.

Photo by David Welton
Mutiny Bay Books has titles from just about every genre, including the helpful “Homeschooling for Dummies.”

Business

New beginning for Freeland bookstore

Mutiny Bay Books is a novelty among the collection of banks, thrift stores, wineries and restaurants of Freeland’s…

Ferry Cove host Ryan Anderson makes an announcement on the ferry radio in the basement. (Photo by David Welton)

Business

Ferry-themed Airbnb welcomes all aboard

Tucked behind the Clinton ferry line, a small path leads to Ferry Cove, an immersive vacation rental

Photo provided
A family photo of Jack Ng, his siblings and parents. Jack Ng is on the far right with his “Alaska long hair.”

Business

Restaurant owner celebrates 25 years of China City

For Jack Ng, the American Dream has become a reality with success of his Chinese restaurants.

Island Gro trimmer Aaron Rogers cleans up the buds of the most recent harvest. (Photo by Sam Fletcher)

Business

Locally owned cannabis business grows indoors

The Crandalls, owners of Island Gro, are no strangers to the rollercoaster of recreational legality.

Photo by Sam Fletcher
Ariah Bepler of Kings-Men Construction sands Jumbo Burrito’s floor to prepare the restaurant to re-open in two weeks.

Business

Oak Harbor’s favorite burrito joint to reopen

Jumbo Burrito will be reopening soon after a three-and-a-half-month closure.

Photo by Luisa Loi
Andy Plumlee, owner of Popsies, hands a bag of Whidbey Style popcorn, a blend of caramel and cheese flavors.

Business

Popsies offers kaleidoscope of popcorn flavors

Displayed above the colorful taffies, bags containing different twists to the classic popcorn.

Black Press Media operates Sound Publishing, the largest community news organization in Washington State with dailies and community news outlets in Alaska.

Business

Black Press Media concludes transition of ownership

Black Press Media, which operates Sound Publishing, completed its sale Monday (March 25), following the formerly announced corporate…

Photo by Sam Fletcher
Sushi chef Claude Johnston prepares the caterpillar roll in Off the Hook.

Business

Speakeasy Sushi: Oak Harbor chef serves from a restaurant within a bar

Keep going through the pool hall and something may seem out of place: a full-menu sushi bar.

Photo by Luisa Loi

Business

Oak Harbor welcomes collaborative workplace

The Collective is a coworking space that had its grand opening on March 1 in Oak Harbor.

Photo by Luisa Loi

Business

New sandwich shop offers ‘bag of goodness’

Slab City Sammies offers wholesome sandwiches with generous filling that make for big bites.