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WSU starts looking at options of joining Greenbank Farm

As leaders for the Port of Coupeville continue to sort out how Greenbank Farm will operate, another entity…

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Port of Coupeville starting search for new executive director

The commissioners for the Port of Coupeville are in need for a new director. The contract for Executive…

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Oak Harbor chamber ‘OHscars’ event salutes best in business

A star-studded crowd gathered at Bakerview Restaurant on Ault Field Road in Oak Harbor Saturday, Feb. 23 for…

Jessica Babcock was named training director at the Greenbank Farm’s organic farm school.

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Greenbank Farm hires new trainer

Greenbank Farm Management Group hired a new farmer trainer straight from corn country. The management group named Jessica…

“Buzzsaw” Bob Halverson carves an eagle with outstretched wings Saturday afternoon. He was carving in front of Skagit Farmers Supply in Oak Harbor.

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Carver creates buzz Saturday in front of Oak Harbor farm supply store

A wooden carving of an eagle came to life in front of motorists driving Saturday on State Highway…

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Greenbank Farm welcomes new farmer trainer

A Central Whidbey farmer trainer center needed a new teacher and the Greenbank Farm Management Group tapped someone…

Deception Pass State Park ranger John Whittet pries a wooden gutter off a building before replacing it. Park staff have been busy in recent years completing a number of improvement projects at the Cornet Bay Retreat Center.

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Deception Pass retreat center gets a slow upgrade

Amid dealing with thousands of tourists, persistent goose and funding problems, Deception Pass State Park staff have been…

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Bayview Market now taking applications

Vendor applications for the 2013 Bayview Farmers Market are now available online at the market website, www.bayviewfarmersmarket.com. The…

Kathy Reed

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Reed takes helm at Oak Harbor chamber

Sound Publishing’s loss will be Oak Harbor’s gain. Kathy Reed, editor of the Whidbey Crosswind, was chosen as…

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Coupeville’s Prairie Center removes pumps

All things must eventually come to an end and this week it was Prairie Center Red Apple’s old…

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Port of Coupeville looks at applicants for economic development grants

The Port of Coupeville is seeking grant proposals from nonprofit organizations looking for funding for activities that are…

Noble Horse Gallery owners Heather Carder and Gregg Lanza hope to satisfy people interested in an “equine” lifestyle.

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Oak Harbor gallery caters to the equine lifestyle

Horse lovers of all kinds have a place to indulge their passion. The Noble Horse, open on Pioneer…

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New sign regulations give Oak Harbor small businesses options

Sign rules in Island County that have been a headache for the business community for years got an…