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Corrine Boon shakes the paw of her award-winning showdog Forte’. Boon was voted best dog groomer in the2017 Best of Whidbey contest. Photos by Daniel Warn/Whidbey News-Times

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Best of Whidbey: A career shaped by simple childhood desire

Those that want dog-training lessons and private canine tips need look no further than Whidbey’s very own dog…

Best of Whidbey: Aesthetician in business of making clients ‘feel good’

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Best of Whidbey: Aesthetician in business of making clients ‘feel good’

For aesthetician Melissa York, community and relationships are a big part of her life and career.

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Whidbey Seatac Shuttle, Christian’s Towing voted Best of Whidbey

Due to production errors, categories under “Services” were inadvertently omitted from the Best of Whidbey special section inside…

Annual awards banquet draws crowd of the ‘Best’

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Annual awards banquet draws crowd of the ‘Best’

Annual awards banquet draws crowd of the ‘Best’

Online rental sites reshaping Whidbey’s lodging industry

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Online rental sites reshaping Whidbey’s lodging industry

Every September, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts officials are faced with finding free lodging for approximately 60…

Whidbey Coffee releases bottled cold brew

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Whidbey Coffee releases bottled cold brew

Whidbey Coffee unveiled its newest enterprise this week, Beachbomber Cold Brew.

Nichols launches National Geographic Quest cruise boat

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Nichols launches National Geographic Quest cruise boat

Holmes Harbor accepted Nichols Brothers Boat Builders latest contribution to the maritime world this week, a 239-foot cruise…

Cove Cafe owner’s menu a mix of passion, creativity

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Cove Cafe owner’s menu a mix of passion, creativity

For Michele Lynn, opening The Cove Cafe is as much an adventure as a learning experience.

Oak Harbor Yonkman named SICBA Builder of the Year

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Oak Harbor Yonkman named SICBA Builder of the Year

Several Whidbey Island builders recently earned awards from the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association, according to a press release…

Airline to serve Paine Field in Everett in 2018

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Airline to serve Paine Field in Everett in 2018

In what could be a great convenience for people traveling to and from Whidbey Island, Alaska Airlines plans…

Eugene Phelps, owner of Gene’s Art & Frame, in his Oak Harbor store Thursday, May 4, 2017 along with store manager Linnane Armstrong. Phelps has been in business for 50 years. The store is celebrating its 50th anniversary in June. Photo by Ron Newberry/Whidbey News-Times.

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Gene’s Art & Frame celebrates 50 years in business

Gene Phelps remembers when Oak Harbor was a quiet little town where the only traffic jam was caused…

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U-Haul opens at OLF Storage in Coupeville

U-Haul has come to Coupeville.

More than movies at Oak Harbor Cinemas

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More than movies at Oak Harbor Cinemas

Opera lovers sing praises of special Saturday shows