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Arcade owner to pull plug on beloved business

Soon, the streets of Langley will be a little less colorful and a lot more quiet.

Von and Barbara Summers renovated the historic Coupeville Cash Store and are now renting out vacation rentals in the building. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Front Street building gets a makeover

A recently restored building will soon house tourists and visitors in historic downtown Coupeville.

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Lily business is in bloom

A mother-daughter duo are purveyors of summertime cheer on South Whidbey.

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Whidbey worker shortage closes Clinton bagel business

Finding employees has not gotten any easier for small businesses.

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From the left, Sam Stanton, Sara Berlowe, Rylan Johnson and Caitlin Stanton harvest lavender.

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Farm captures herbal essence in a bottle

A small organic family farm in Greenbank is turning herbs into essential oils using solar power.

Chef Gordon Stewart adds a fiery flare to a dish in the kitchen at Gordon’s Fusion. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Chef’s new restaurant turns up heat

A chef’s creative food journey has resulted in a unique new dining experience in Central Whidbey.

Leah and Aaron Meschke of Whidbey Yard Cards set up celebratory yard signs. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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North End business brings the party

This Whidbey couple is in the business of celebrating.

Ken Stange, owner of Bailey's corner, and Lauren Flynn, local musician, on Bailey's outdoor stage. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey NEws-Times)

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Music scene thrives at Clinton backwoods business

Ken Stange described Bailey’s Corner Store as Whidbey Island’s best “well kept secret” for live music.

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New Front Street art shop opens with pride

A new business on Front Street is cultivating creativity and promoting pride in downtown Coupeville.

From left, Rachael Carrigan, Nate Hanson, Erin Hanson, Jeff Hanson and Kacie Hanson pose for a group photo at Thirsty Crab Brewing in Clinton. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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‘Quite a leap of faith’: Family’s taproom opens in Clinton

The Hanson family has weathered the COVID storm and has at last opened their taproom in Clinton.

Upcycled Crow Cottage candles are among the new wares sold at Whidbey Farm and Market this season. (Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times)

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Refreshed Whidbey Farm and Market opens with new offerings

Whidbey Farm and Market re-opened Saturday with a slew of new offerings for the 2022 season.

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Lather up

North Whidbey farm turns goat milk into fancy soap

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Treats for woman’s best friend

Suzanne Manthey started Wags of Whidbey, a dog biscuit-baking business.