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Counting the hours

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

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Making our online community our own

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

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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.

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.

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Barnyard romance thrives at farm sanctuary

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

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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…

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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.

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Child care facility capital campaign enters the homestretch

The South Whidbey Children’s Center is in the final stages of a significant renovation project.

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Mosey downtown Oak Harbor for Winter Stroll

Everyone is invited 2-5 p.m. on Jan. 24 to peruse shops and warm bellies at participating merchants.

The Star Store on Sept. 22, 2025 in Langley, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Funky fun finds at Langley’s Star Store

Bring your gift list: The century-old Whidbey Island mercantile still surprises.

(Photo by David Welton) Matt and Vicky Hassrick, longtime owners of Matt’s Import Haven, are retiring at the end of this month. The Clinton auto repair shop will remain open under new ownership and yes, the name will stay the same.

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Handing off the keys

Matt’s Import Haven in Clinton is changing gears.

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South Whidbey man develops plant-based remedies for relief, comfort

Michael Yocco draws on his biochemistry background to develop lotions and creams.