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Janae Cameron of MAKE Whidbey Market in Clinton smiles while helping a customer. She's celebrating a year in business in a community where others have packed up shop and left for new locations.

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A secret to business success in Clinton?

In an area that many believe is in its economic death-throes, one new business is on the verge…

Whidbey Girls Choir Artistic Director Jerry Mader instructs his pupils during their rehearsal May 25. The choir’s full debut is at 7:30 p.m. June 10 at the Langley Methodist Church Fireside Room. They will be performing with Langley’s young violin talent

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Whidbey Girls Choir debuts June 10

With a flutter of his baton, Jerry Mader signals to his pupils that the time has come to…

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Two to fill director’s seat at Whidbey Children’s Theater

Whidbey Children’s Theater Executive Director Cait Cassée is stepping down from her role after four years at the…

Resident sculptor Lane Tompkins looks at the work on display in Freeland Art Studios. Behind him are the works of painter Jeff Day

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Freeland Art Studios open their doors

Walking into Freeland Art Studios feels starkly different from other art studios or chic gallery spaces. The roar…

Representatives of Whidbey Telecom educate attendees on security and alarm systems at a property crime meeting May 19 in the South Whidbey High School  commons.

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Island County officials, community meet to tackle rising crime | CORRECTED

Nearly 100 people and Island County government officials gathered at the South Whidbey High School commons on May…

Keiko the poodle searches for a hidden scent as owner Dale Kerslake (left) and trainer Georgia Edwards (right) look on.

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Sniffing Satisfaction: Canine class on South Whidbey builds bond between dogs, owners

Clinton resident Dale Kerslake and her timid 4-year-old poodle, Keiko, anxiously step up to the starting line as…

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New EMT volunteers slated to join South Whidbey Fire/EMS

Whidbey Island fire district’s volunteer emergency medical technician numbers are about to swell. The newest batch of trainees…

Young show rider Vienna Canright practices show jumping at Harmony Hill Stables under the tutelage of owner and trainer Sarah Moulton.

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Horseback riding gives South Whidbey riders pride and therapy

Sitting atop the saddle 10 feet off the ground is a powerful feeling. Regardless of the reason, be…

Whibey Island Kayaking tour guide Kevin Murphy (left) shows tour guest Erin Masterson around Langley Marina. Tours also depart from Possession Point and Penn Cove.

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Paddling with critters: kayaking offers an immersive, natural experience on South Whidbey

The water is tranquil in the Langley Marina at 8 a.m. The morning haze is still burning off…

Ex-Washington State Representative Dave Anderson.

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Former Whidbey state representative pens oil spill scenario

The Exxon Valdez oil spill will be forever burned into the memories of many. With large amounts of…

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New internship program to offer youth a taste of culinary future

Ryan’s House for Youth has teamed up with Glass Alley Cafe chef Tom French to offer a pathway…

Liam Dow (left) is all smiles with boomerang in hand and mom

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South Whidbey moms, sons ready to burn rubber

While the boys are being boys by running in circles, laughing hysterically and occasionally stopping in their tracks…

Earl Overstreet is presented the 2016 8(a) Graduate Award of the Year from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Left to right: Scott Harvey

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SBA honors Greenbank man with top business award

Greenbank resident Earl Overstreet is the recipient of the 2016 8(a) Graduate Award of the Year by the…