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Jessica Zook was recognized for her dependability and dedication as a New Leaf employee.

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Exemplary employee: New Leaf worker is recognized for going above and beyond

Jessica Zook got a shock before the start of her shift last week when Michele McKenna dropped in…

Kathy and Steve Harada

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Haradas pass business torch to next generation

Steve and Kathy Harada have sold Harada Physical Therapy to their son and daughter-in-law, Erick and Caitlin Harada.…

Mark Malmkar

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Mastering miniatures: Island transplant creating scaled-down train interiors

“Are you tired of your coaches having that dark, empty look?” That’s the question Mark Malmkar presents to…

Coupeville resident John Antonia creates preserved bonsai trees using preserved evergreen foliage and weathered wood.

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Taking bonsai to a new level

As the finest silk flowers are to real blooms, so John Antonia’s “preserved trees” are to the living,…

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Family opens Anacortes rock-climbing location

A new, family-owned bouldering gym has opened its doors in Anacortes.

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Housing options continue to be tight through spring

Homes for sale continued to be tight last month in Island County, with only 412 active listings, down…

Greg Roberts manages Greene’s Gunshop and operates The Hawken Shop with Claudette Greene

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Gun shop decidedly ‘old school’

The old-time Western-style facade of Greene’s Gunshop on North Whidbey hints at what lies within: a dark wood-paneled,…

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Saar’s switching name to Super Saver Foods

Saar’s Marketplace in Oak Harbor was slated to officially change its name to Saar’s Super Saver Foods on…

Ron Baxter (left) and Donald Dreyer pose amidst the remodeling of their Dairy Queen in Oak Harbor.

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Oak Harbor Dairy Queen slated for May 12 reopening

Workers are due to complete a $400,000 remodel to the Dairy Queen off State Highway 20 in Oak…

Raquel (left) and India Clavette are a mother-and-daughter team launching Thavin & Marcob

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Mother, daughter starting monthly boxes

Like surprises? Oak Harbor mother-and-daughter team Raquel and India Clavette are hoping enough people enjoy opening a monthly…

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AGForestry class is taking signups now

Washington Agriculture and Forestry’s AgForestry Leadership Program awards fellowships to 24 people each year from throughout Washington state.

Farm manager Paul Houser shows off vegetable starts in the farm’s greenhouse.

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Whidbey farm focuses on high-end Seattle fare

Few restaurants have a dedicated farm providing their own exclusive beef, vegetables and eggs. But Seattle’s Bateau and…

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Farm school moving to Maxwelton Valley

The Organic Farm School, which currently operates at the Greenbank Farm, will begin relocating to the historic Feek…