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Photo by Marina Blatt. Arrianne Bright holds up translucent glass window art inside her new studio in Coupeville. The artist will teach how to make the art in a class from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on March 21.

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Coupeville studio has heart of glass

This weekend, artist Arrianne Bright will open aJane Glass Studio to the public.

Photo by Marina Blatt. Despite all of its ups and downs, today the playhouse is a light among the community: hosting more than five shows a year, classes for kids and adults, and playing the role of a second home for those who are part of it. From left are Kevin Meyer, Eric George, Rusty Hendrix, Bob Hendrix, Theresa Frazer, Susie Thompson and Jim Riney.

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Opening the curtains on 60 years at the Whidbey Playhouse

The Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor is a prosperous theater that belies its humble beginnings.

Photos by Allyson Ballard. Backbreakers NW founder Jeff Hansen, pictured in the foreground here, is a Coupeville native and the founder of the Freeland-based moving and junk removal company.

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Freeland business helps to get things moving

With the onset of 2026 comes an important milestone — and organizational changes — for Backbreakers NW.

Photo by David Welton. Sterling Jones makes an espresso shot for a cappuccino at Salty Sea Coffee in Langley, one of three locations operated by Jones and his wife, Allie.

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South Whidbey coffee outlets expanding into each other’s bean bailiwicks

Two South Whidbey coffee businesses plan to open up new outlets this spring.

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Coupeville bar delights in the quirky

The Spectacled Sasquatch, a quaint bar, opened in Coupeville last month.

Photo by David Welton

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Counting the hours

A Freeland business sells timepieces that track the sun’s movement, display the moon phases and more.

Photo by David Welton

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Creperie brings French breakfast to Japanese restaurant

For her newest culinary concept, Joan Samson is going back to her brunch roots.

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Making our online community our own

Fitch Pitney created South Whidbey Online, a social purpose corporation.

Photo provided by BallydĂ­dean Farm Sanctuary

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Barnyard romance thrives at farm sanctuary

Romance comes in all shapes and sizes, at the Ballydídean Farm Sanctuary.

A view of the Orchard Kitchen and farm. (Photo courtesy of Orchard Kitchen)

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Island County chef takes a break from the kitchen to write

Chef Vincent Nattress has closed Orchard Kitchen while he works on two books.

Photo by David Welton

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Freeland taproom, smokehouse offers slow-roasted eats

Much like a hunk of meat in the smoker, the idea for The Barnyard has been cooking for…

Photo by David Welton

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Steamy new business rolls onto Whidbey

Central Whidbey couple Caris and Ryan Tucker launched Driftwood Sauna Co earlier this month.

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Family-owned pet store closes after 49 years

Founded in 1977, the family-owned Island Pet Center has become a trusted source for pet supplies.