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Sound Publishing makes $500K in grants available to struggling businesses

Sound Publishing has launched a local stimulus program to help businesses adapt in a rapidly evolving economic environment.

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Despite 2020, Oak Harbor deli opens doors for business

An island-wide power outage and a pandemic couldn’t keep Zanini’s Deli from opening in Oak Harbor.

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Oak Harbor woman creates clean candles to sell during quarantine

A new mother wanted a candle she could use around her baby so she made her own.

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Local vibes: New shop puts focus on unique, handmade items

PNW Vibes in Oak Harbor offers a variety of items handmade by Pacific Northwest creators.

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South Whidbey resident Melanie Evans stands outside the Washington Aerospace Training Research Center in Everett.

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With industries in flux, retraining gives workers options

Edmonds College and Everett Community College report increases of workers interested in education.

New business integrating into the fabric of Langley

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New business integrating into the fabric of Langley

The Blue Peony has been in business for years but opened its first storefront in Langley this summer.

Whidbey Island Boats and Boards owner Steve Adams has paddled all over the world, but says Whidbey Island’s world-class scenery make it an ideal place to explore. Photo provided.

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On-call paddling company delivers the kayak to you | Corrected

It’s a completely mobile business.

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Clinton Chamber of Commerce gets new president

The former president stepped down to focus on her own business.

New wheels add shine to grooming biz

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New wheels add shine to grooming biz

The newest addition to Oak Harbor’s grooming salon Posh Puppies may have rolled into town in June, but…

Rockin’ a Hard Place: Beth’s tasty 20-year road to success at bayleaf

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Rockin’ a Hard Place: Beth’s tasty 20-year road to success at bayleaf

I’m always intrigued by the fascinating, sometimes convoluted stories of how people we see all the time end…

Dolls of historical figures are available at Purple Moon.

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Whidbey offers unique gift ideas

Shoppers looking for gifts beyond the usual online and big-box options have only to visit some of the…

Restaurant owners see wharf location as a plus

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Restaurant owners see wharf location as a plus

If Damien and Tiffany Cortez could only say one thing about their new Coupeville restaurant, it would be:…

New Oak Harbor chamber director not content to ride others’ coattails

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New Oak Harbor chamber director not content to ride others’ coattails

The former “poster child” for the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce is now at its helm.