Growing demand for essential services strains nonprofit agency
After witnessing Saratoga Community Housing’s declining effectiveness, Habitat for Humanity of Island County is taking over the agency. “They just didn’t have the staff to… Continue reading
Spring has sprung, and so have the bunnies. Celebrate the furry creatures at Bunny Daze held March 26–31 in Langley. Everyone is invited to Shop… Continue reading
The South Whidbey Schools Foundation is holding its March Dine Out Wednesdays for the South Whidbey Schools program to help fund innovative classroom educational activities.… Continue reading
A handful of tickets remain available for Saturday’s Coupeville Chocolate Walk. For the third year, participants can spend a Saturday strolling through the historic seaside… Continue reading
The growth of Deep Harvest Farm has been measured and intentional. Owners Annie Jesperson and Nathaniel Talbot have spent the past four years slowly increasing… Continue reading
An expansion has been “long overdue” at The Braeburn, according to the Langley eatery’s owner Lisa Carvey. That expansion is now set for the near… Continue reading
After 17 years on First Street in Langley, Whidbey Island Natural is closing its doors on Jan. 7. Owners Kimberly and David Tiller will continue… Continue reading
One of Whidbey Island’s homegrown businesses is getting a double shot of energy. Whidbey Coffee is getting both a new production facility and a director… Continue reading
Island Herb owner Lucas Jushinski is donating green of a different kind this holiday season. Good old-fashioned money. Jushinski, a Freeland resident and regular donor… Continue reading
After serving South Whidbey since 1980, Whidbey Tire & Auto owner Dana Gildersleeve is closing shop. Gildersleeve is putting away his gloves after initially going… Continue reading
By LORINDA KAY Special for The Record When you walk into the Flying Bear and see the bounty of fresh and unusual flowers, you know… Continue reading
Lifelong Pacific Northwest resident Alexa Allamano has always been fascinated by the sea. Throughout her life, it’s been a source of creative inspiration and serenity.… Continue reading
Whidbey Island Ice Cream Company has new owners. Steve and Jill Rosen, who own several business in Freeland and the Seattle area, scooped up the… Continue reading
Heidi Hammer is known for her pies. Initially a treat she baked for a select few, the demand for her sweets turned her skill into… Continue reading
Boatloads of holiday daytrippers onboard the Victoria Clipper will touch down at South Whidbey Harbor in December. Clipper Vacations, which shuttles up to 200 people… Continue reading
Whidbey Island Cannabis Co. relocated to Freeland last week and introduced itself with a billboard-size sign near Highway 525. One idea may have been better… Continue reading
The record employee boom at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders appears to be over, as after months of quiet layoffs the shipyard’s staff roster is nearing… Continue reading
After nearly 10 years in business, Bayview’s popular Basil Cafe has closed its doors. The pan-Asian restaurant that served everything from Vietnamese pho noodle soup… Continue reading
For Possession Point Bait Co., the key to success isn’t constant evolution to stay ahead of the curve. Its success lies in doing things as… Continue reading
