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Eli Loera and his daughter Brenda

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Success of Oak Harbor Jumbo Burrito restaurant even exceeds owners’ expectations

For as far back as he can remember, Eli Loera envisioned something like this.

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Couple hopes to fill sweet niche

A new business on Front Street is hoping to satisfy downtown’s sweet tooth.

Ben Hill of the Skagit Farmers Supply Country Store said that their station is set apart because of its low price ($2.95) and customer service. Below: Arco

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Dropping gas prices in Oak Harbor not stirring up customers

Even as gas prices have dipped under $3 a gallon, Ben Hill hasn’t noticed a significant increase in…

Settings and decorations for various events will be among many island services and products to be featured at the Weddings on Whidbey and Events Tour Saturday

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Whidbey Wedding Tour not just about matrimony

This year’s Weddings on Whidbey and Events Tour is not just for the blushing bride.

Whidbey Coffee’s location on Pioneer Way in downtown Oak Harbor is about to receive an extensive remodel and expansion

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Remodel brewing for Whidbey Coffee store

Whidbey Coffee in historic downtown Oak Harbor is about to make the most of its saltwater view.

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North Whidbey Windermere Foundation to raise funds for families

The Windermere Foundation will host its annual fundraiser this week to help families in crisis.

Steve Metcalfe shows the space for holding hay at his store’s new location. Whidbey Farmers Feed and Tack Supply sells a variety of types of hay

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Feed business riding high at new Oak Harbor location

After two years of work and planning, Steve Metcalfe and Suzette Keller’s feed and tack has a storefront…

Jeremy Cornwell and his wife Brooke stand in front of the new IRG Oak Harbor Physical Therapy  Clinic that opened this month. Jeremy is a physical therapist and co-owner of the clinic with Integrated Rehabilitation Group. Brooke grew up in Oak Harbor.

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Oak Harbor physical therapy clinic opens in familiar setting for owners

When Jeremy Cornwell got word that the first patient at his new physical therapy clinic in Oak Harbor…

Phil Broderick of Coupeville-based Sound Colors Painting puts the finishing touches on the master bathroom of a custom home in Coupeville that will be featured in the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association Home Tour Sept. 12-14.

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Whidbey homes featured on tour

Even after 36 years of painting homes on Whidbey Island, Phil Broderick can still feel a little uneasy…

Jose Rodriguez and his wife

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Thirty-two years later, it’s still a family affair at El Cazador

Alonso Rodriguez can remember when “Lupe” stood only waist high and wandered around his parents’ Mexican restaurant looking…

Randle Carr

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Dentist filling a niche in Oak Harbor

As much as Randle Carr has enjoyed growing up in Whatcom County and operating a private dental practice…

Jessie Tamayo

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Tamayo’s Restaurant owner starting fresh

As far back as she can remember, Jessie Tamayo has prepared her own food.

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Bell’s Farm offers weeks of sweet treats

When strawberries are in season on Whidbey Island, Colleen VanDyke knows that her phone will start ringing between…