Langley's Chocolate Flower Farm gets mention from Food Network
Langley’s Chocolate Flower Farm was recently featured in Food Network Magazine for its 8-acre chocolate-themed garden that was noted for its 6-foot-tall brown sunflowers and cocoa-scented blossoms.
February 21, 2012
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Freeland firm is low bidder on grinding contract
Whidbey’s Topsoils of Freeland is the low bidder on a county contract to grind and haul woody debris picked up by county crews after storms and yard waste that’s dropped off at the solid waste complex in Coupeville.
February 15, 2012
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Whidbey Island Distillery plans tasting room
The owners of Whidbey Island Distillery in Langley plan to open a tasting room at their business on Craw Road.
February 11, 2012
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North Whidbey Island Real Estate update
January 2012 is over and we are headed into an exciting year of opportunity. In researching the statistics for North Whidbey Island real estate sales for January, we have found that the market seems to be starting a rebound. The number of active listings (homes for sale) is decreasing and the number of pending sales...
Whidbey Island prepares for electric cars
Whidbey Islanders are starting to get a charge out of an emerging technology.
A couple of businesses across the island are busy installing the initial charging stations and town leaders are designing regulations to accommodate electric cars.
Langley chamber gets new lease agreement with city
The Langley City Council unanimously approved a new lease agreement with the Langley Chamber of Commerce at the council’s last meeting for use of the city’s building on Anthes Avenue.
February 1, 2012
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Tips to Reduce Your Heating Bill
Like you, we are always trying to discover ways to save money. This interview with Rick Bunzel of Pacific Crest Inspections gives us five great tips on ways to reduce our heating bills.
Lower your hot water heater to 120 degrees
Use a programmable thermostat to drop night time temps to 55 degrees
Change your furnace filter regularly and make...
Island County EDC sponsors business program
Financial experts from the Small Business Administration, Northwest Business Development Association and US Bank will host a discussion on business financing next month in Freeland.
January 28, 2012
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New panels double solar energy output at Greenbank Farm
Solar energy is becoming a larger part of Whidbey Island’s publicly owned farm.
Workers from Whidbey Sun and Wind have been busy this month installing two more solar arrays at the Greenbank Farm. The new panels will double the energy the solar panel project produces. Two solar panels currently produce 25 kilowatts of power, which will go up to 50 kilowatts when the new panels get connected to the grid this week.
Whidbey Island Bank officer is speaker for strategy series
Western Washington University’s College of Business and Economics will host George Bowen as part of its Strategic Management Executive Strategy Speaker Series.
January 24, 2012
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Local fabric designer and quilting author signs books Saturday in Langley
It all started at her kitchen table 22 years ago.
Still, even after publishing her 14th book, “M’Liss Rae Hawley’s Precut Quilts,” this crafty Freeland businesswoman is humbled by the inspiration of family, friends, her beloved animals and the island that feeds her soul.
January 19, 2012
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