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Freeland gift shop celebrates 25 years of spirituality

Llynya Carey is constantly on the lookout for something that nourishes the spirit.

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Fur trade rendezvous comes to North Whidbey

Attendees can camp, learn about history and compete in shooting and tomahawk throwing competitions.

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‘Wild Hearts’ roam free on South Whidbey: Events center offers rural living in style

If you’ve ever wanted to set up camp inside a tipi, one South Whidbey woman has you covered.

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From Wall Street to Whidbey, Mutiny Bay Blues is a family affair

South Whidbey’s most-anticipated berries have begun to ripen.

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Hypnotherapist Jenna Alexander smiles from behind her desk in her office, July 8.

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Dew-Dropping the old ways: South Whidbey hypnotist reframes reality with heightened suggestibility

Dewdrop Hypnotherapy opened in Freeland about a decade ago.

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Sarah Wheeler of Love Bug Pet Massage uses laser therapy on Piper the border collie to help relieve joint pain.

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Two paws up: Massage, laser therapy not just for humans

Sometimes, our furry four-legged friends also deserve a massage.

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Building imagination: Children’s museum opens in Oak Harbor

At Imagination Cove Children’s Museum, children of all abilities can be whoever they want to be.

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Garrett Collins opened Geez Skate Shop in 2022.

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Oak Harbor business unites skating community

“Rolling on the Rock” was put together by Garrett Collins, a skateboarder and owner of Geez Skate Shop

Melissa Tucker speaks about the growth of the mushrooms in the grow tent at Willow Ranch, June 25. (Photo by Caitlyn Anderson)

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Mushroom farm blooms on North Whidbey

Oak Harbor’s Willow Ranch has added a new feather to its cap—growing mushrooms.

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Organic Farm School offers weekend cabin

The agri-curious can have a down-to-earth experience by spending a weekend at the Farm School.

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Tossin’ Axes patrons play pinball at Friday’s launch tournament.

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Pinball wizards can face John Wick at ax-throwing joint

Tossin’ Axes patrons earned rankings through a kick-off pinball tournament.

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Laura Wills holds up a tray of freshly baked marionberry scones.

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All about the scone: Coffee shop’s pastries attract a following

Though it is called Jupiter Coffee, the Freeland java shop is becoming more known for its scones.

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Mercedes Fulwiler, left, and Jason Tritt, co-owners of Barrington’s Irish Bar & Grill on Pioneer Way, pose before their grand opening.

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Irish eyes are smiling: New pub is rooted in Oak Harbor history

Jason Tritt, former co-owner of Rustica in Oak Harbor, always wanted to open an Irish pub.