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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.

Photo by David Welton

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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.

Photo by Sarah Bellis
Kathryn Muniz is one of the many enthusiastic business owners at Oak Harbor's tucked-away mall.

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Downtown Oak Harbor mall thrives with connections, community

A lot is happening in Harborside Village — a tucked-away mall on Pioneer Way that’s finally full again.

Photo by Marina Blatt

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Thanksgiving turkeys raised the right way

Thomas Boettger, who owns and operates Central Whidbey Funny FArm, raises turkeys for Thanksgiving.

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Whidbey Telecom to expand fiber broadband to more homes

Whidbey Telecom has been awarded over $8 million to extend to underserved areas of South Whidbey.

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Bringing the heat in Oak Harbor

A 12-year-old baseball player started a hot sauce business.

(Photo provided by Rob Schouten Gallery) Georgia Gerber made a bronze otter sculpture.

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Holiday exhibition opening at gallery in downtown Langley

Rob Schouten Gallery and Sculpture Garden opens “Fine Art in the Season of Light” on Nov. 1.

Photos by Marina Blatt
Sweet Mona’s is rarely empty.

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Sweet Mona’s in Langley earns coveted spot in Advent calendar

The calendar features sweets from 24 businesses spanning Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

Photo from the Harborside Village Mall on Facebook.

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Harborside Village hosts family fun Saturday

Local businesses will host a fall-themed celebration.

Photo by Allyson Ballard
Trinh and Jason Musni have worked together to bring Trinh’s Corner to life.

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Couple brings flavors of Vietnam to Whidbey

Vibrant teas, flavored coffees and savory pho are the specialties at a restaurant in Oak Harbor