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                                <p>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.</p> <p>(Photo by Patricia Guthrie)</p>
                                <p>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.</p>

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.

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May 13, 2025 1:30 am
Business Koehler Stephens serves a drink from inside her coffee shop on wheels, Sons of Neptune Espresso.

Mobile coffee shop rolls into Oak Harbor

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

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

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Japanese restaurant rolls into Bayview Corner
By Kira Erickson • April 29, 2025 1:30 am

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

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

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Winter-Dawn Lee weeds a strawberry patch in the orchard in Oak Harbor where she currently works as a farmhand for an older couple.
Dragonfly Flower Farm blossoms in Oak Harbor
By Kira Erickson • April 25, 2025 1:30 am

Lee plans a community-support agriculture model with a choice between two subscription levels.

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SkyRoot Farm grows dragon tongue heirloom beans and many other vegetables. (Photo by Grace Adams)
Whidbey farmers find soil is best undisturbed
April 19, 2025 1:30 am

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

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Sustainable fashion and practices on display at Alma...
By Kira Erickson • April 18, 2025 1:30 am

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

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Baking hobby turns into Oak Harbor’s latest sweet...
By Luisa Loi • April 11, 2025 1:30 am

The family business opened this week, fulfilling the dream of two lifelong hobby bakers.

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Collectibles store reignites childhood hobby
By Luisa Loi • March 4, 2025 1:30 am

A shared passion for trading cards recently turned into a business for all sports aficionados.

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At right, Jayne McKelvy and Julie Cathey compliment Rufus for being a good boy during his annual exam. He was also vaccinated for bordetella (a bacterium associated with respiratory disease) and leptospirosis (an infection that can cause vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea and other symptoms). His owner, Kim Connolly, said skipping the drive to the veterinary clinic was a relief.
Whidbey vet clinic delivers care to homes
By Luisa Loi • February 7, 2025 1:30 am

Two Whidbey dog and cat experts are making veterinary visits less scary for clinic-phobic pets.

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Young mom offers different kind of ‘bar crawl’
By Luisa Loi • February 4, 2025 1:30 am

The Barre Crawl, a fitness center located on Fidalgo Avenue, is the place to be for new parents.

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Thomas Garrod, on the bottom right, meets with KeelWorks interns.
Whidbey nonprofit lends a hand across borders and...
By Luisa Loi • January 25, 2025 1:30 am

A North Whidbey-based nonprofit has been helping people become desirable job candidates.

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