Business
Whidbey businesses get creative to survive
Despite economists’ reports to the contrary, Whidbey Island business owners don’t think the recession is over. Instead, owners…
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New winery is eighth on island
Now home to eight wineries, the area south of Coupeville on Whidbey Island has become a wine destination…
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Central Whidbey chamber to move
The Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce office and visitor’s center is moving into a soon-to-be-renovated historical building in…
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Popular Greek restaurant moves into new digs on Highway 20 in Oak Harbor
Following a two-month closure, one of Oak Harbor’s favorite eateries is once again open for business. Zorba’s Greek…
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Old Time Radio shows pay off
More than 700 people attended KWPA’s three Old Time Radio performances this summer, raising about $7,000 for the…
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‘Deadliest Catch’ crew members to return to Seabolt’s Smokehouse Sept. 4
Seabolt’s Smokehouse is bringing crew members from the Deadliest Catch back to Whidbey Island for a fun and…
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Lagasse directs building accounting
Mark Lagasse has joined the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County staff in the position of accounting director.
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Coupeville’s Front Street Grill open for business
With a spectacular view of Penn Cove and chefs preparing food originating from Whidbey Island, Coupeville’s newest restaurant…
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Site selected for Greenbank solar panels
A community solar energy project took a step forward Wednesday when the commissioners for the Port of Coupeville…
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Bringing in the dough during a recession
Whether you realize it or not, if you’re from Oak Harbor there is a good chance you know…
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Roads get new asphalt, chip seal this summer
Now that summer has finally made it to Whidbey Island, it’s time for road construction to begin.
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Inn owner picked for Island County board
A retired minister who’s currently the co-owner of a small Coupeville hotel was picked to be the newest…
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Island County property values plummet; some tax rates to rise
The total assessed value of Island County plummeted by 12.3 percent for the tax year 2011, county Assessor…