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Rhed pets Joel, one of many horses at Big Rhed Barn.

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Coupeville Library and Big Rhed Barn bringing horses to the people

A horse meet-and-greet gives families a chance to experience these awe-inspiring animals

Photo by Marina Blatt
I Support The Girls Whidbey Island volunteers laugh together as they showcase some decorated bras that will be at the auction. From left, Julie Rhodes, Kris Bobadilla, Candy Pearson, Wendy Rue and Kate Mistler

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Artistic bra auction is an uplifting event

“Supporting the girls” takes on a new meaning for Whidbey’s “Lift ‘Em Up” bra art event.

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Chipotle may be coming to Oak Harbor.

Another national chain restaurant might be moving into the south end of Oak Harbor.

Business owner Trish Sillavan, at center, stands inside Ember and Elegance with vendors Jobeth Glenday, Tim Goette, Maria Fazio and Wendy Grimsley,

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All-in-one craft store, studio opens downtown Oak Harbor

Ember and Elegance is a love letter to the artsy spirit of the community.

A woman flips through a book at the Good Cheer Thrift Store in Langley. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Pop some tags at Good Cheer Thrift Store in Langley

Good Cheer Thrift Store: Where $20 buys a wardrobe, a unicycle — or a little Macklemore magic

(Photo by Patricia Guthrie)
Artist Robbie Lobell looks over some of her ceramic designs for the Cook on Clay business she and Maryon Attwood founded 15 years ago. The company is now based in Ohio with new owners; Lobell and Atwood will continue to live and create in Langley.

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After ‘gifting’ business to next generation, Cook on Clay founders staying near home fires

Robbie Lobell and Maryon Attwood, the pioneering women of the cooking pots, are staying put.

Photo by Harry Anderson
Keith Jordan stands beside his biggest septic pumping truck, which holds 5,000 gallon of stuff.

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Rockin’ a Hard Place: Working hard to become No. 1 in the No. 2 business

Keith Jordan founded Dirty Deeds Septic to service all of Whidbey.

Photo by David Welton

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Japanese restaurant rolls into Bayview Corner

Earlier this month, Joan Samson and Ed Hodson opened Japonica Diner on South Whidbey.

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Ken’s Korner owner signs lease with new grocery store

The company said rumors about plans to replace Red Apple with self-storage units are false.

SkyRoot Farm grows dragon tongue heirloom beans and many other vegetables. (Photo by Grace Adams)

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Whidbey farmers find soil is best undisturbed

SkyRoot Farmc is an organic farm that practices regenerative farming to sustainably grow food.

Photo by David Welton

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Sustainable fashion and practices on display at Alma Kids

Clothing on the racks is organic, sustainably made and ethically sourced, with natural fibers.

Photo by Patricia Guthrie
Sometimes customers request a certain product they once tasted by can’t remember by name. That sends Whidbey Provisions owner Katie Oakes Stevens off on a foodie scavenger hunt. Here she shows off one such quest, a fermented spicy brown mustard made by OlyKraut of Olympia.

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Buy a bike, grab a bite: Couple open side-by-side businesses in Coupeville

Trevor Stevens and Katie Oakes Stevens are both passionate about preservation.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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New owners of Oak Harbor Cinemas aim to build community

Bryan and Carrie Stucky announced they are taking over ownership of the movie theater.