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‘Le Jou’ can be seen on the Art Walk at The Loose Seal.

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‘Le Jou’ by Lawrence F. Bahrych now at The Loose Seal

The piece, which depicts the experience of living with a hidden sexual identity, is on display for Pride…

Pamela always begins with the eyes when she does pet portraits. “And then they watch me paint,” she said.

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Innovative mother-daughter duo start Art Market at Brickworks

Gillette Artists are Studio #11 on the studio tour and host a monthly art market with food, music…

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Hobbes Buchanan cuts the ribbon as the Chamber welcomes him aboard.

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Island Taxi — getting people where they need to go

The Chamber of Commerce welcomed new taxi service member, Island Taxi and Tours owner Hobbes Buchanan, with a…

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EDC and Alchemy Arts Center host free workshop on arts marketing

Submitted by the Economic Development Council.

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SBA crew with Victoria Compton, executive director of the EDC.

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SBA resources available for rural residents

In an attempt to reach out to the rural areas of Washington, the Small Business Administration brought its…

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Suzanne Bryner is a trainer for dogs and their humans.

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‘This is where I am of most service’ | Suzanne Bryner

Lucky Fido Dog Training is the local go-to for professional behavior and training for dogs and their people…

Chanda Stone.

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Chanda Stone — bringing people and wildlife together

At the tender age of 8 years old, Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center’s Executive Director, Chanda Stone, was…

Darleen Nixon.

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Darleen Nixon brings glass to life

Creativity has always flowed through Darleen Nixon. From the smaller beads found in her jewelry or larger home…

Dana Alkebu-Lan

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Dana Alkebu-Lan’s soulful weaving

Island weaver Dana Alkebu-Lan has served in a variety of career paths over the years: chef, event planner,…

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Erin Heydenreich of Betina Roza.

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‘I was a marine biologist, but also a maker’ | Erin Heydenreich

She came for FH Labs, stayed for the whales and found herself through Betina Roza

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 Napier with one of her three sons, who she raised while starting multiple businesses on SJI.

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‘This island raised me’ | Christi Napier

You Buy, I’ll Fly delivery service is in its tenth year of business but is only one part…

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Island Haven Animal Sanctuary has an all-women board.

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Q&A with Island Haven Animal Sanctuary founder Julie Duke

How did you come to the islands?

The Rainshadow team — from left: Kenny Horton, Elizabeth Dinwiddie, Jon Chappelle, Tessa Ormenyi, Anika Sanders, Crystal Mossman and Joel Ray. Lower row: Timi Ferry and Gaelyn Moore. Not present but always working hard: Tommy Allgaier and Peter McWilliams.

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A new generations takes the helm at Washington’s oldest solar installer

From off-grid cabins to the regional grid, one island company is redifining what solar can do