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New county contract brings added WSU programming

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New county contract brings added WSU programming

As of March 1, Washington State University Extension, Island County serves as an independent contractor with Island County…

Bringing style, design options to Central Whidbey

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Bringing style, design options to Central Whidbey

Owners of a new interior design store want their shop to be as warm and welcoming as the…

Sweet! Tickets are still available for Coupeville’s tastiest event of the year

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Sweet! Tickets are still available for Coupeville’s tastiest event of the year

A handful of tickets remain available for Saturday’s Coupeville Chocolate Walk.

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Whidbey Coffee gets new facility, wholesale manager

One of Whidbey Island’s homegrown businesses is getting a double shot of energy.

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Fight off that turkey coma with variety of weekend activities

There are several events happening this weekend, sure to revive even the deepest turkey coma.

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.

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Students get ‘real-world’ biz experience

Starting Monday, four teams of Oak Harbor High School students will get the chance to run their own…

Organic Farm School excels in new digs

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Organic Farm School excels in new digs

The Organic Farm School survived its first year at its new Maxwelton Valley campus, meeting its financial and…

Evan Thompson / The Record — Keepsake plant pots are offered by Rooted Pet, which gives clients the opportunity to use the soil from the deceased pets and turn it into plants.

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Island man grows pet composting biz

Saying goodbye to pets is tough. Now, however, Fluffy doesn’t have to be gone forever.

Kyle Jensen / The Record — Cooper discusses the ups and downs of the business as it coincides with coho salmon populations. The last two years have been pretty poor for coho, so business has been slow. 2015 was the last big year.

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Maintaining traditions is key to bait company’s success

For Possession Point Bait Co., the key to success isn’t constant evolution to stay ahead of the curve.…

Peoples Bank launches pig hunt in parks

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Peoples Bank launches pig hunt in parks

Peoples Bank recently launched its “Pigs in Parks” contest, designed to raise awareness about the importance of saving.

Kyle Jensen / The Record — Interstate Label Company, in Freeland, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on June 30.

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Longtime Freeland label manufacturer files for bankruptcy

Interstate Label Company, a longtime label manufacturer in Freeland, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on June 30.