1+ week, 4+ day ago   (815+ words) Published 1:30 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Fife Symington, pictured here, and Luke Larson have established a 365-acre tea farm on Whidbey which they said will grow nearly 1 million tea plant. Whidbey is well-suited to tea farming with its rainfall, humidity comparable to…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (543+ words) Published 1:30 am Friday, August 28, 2026 Proceeds from the music benefit will go towards the Queen-Bee Pantry, a nonprofit that provides food and nonperishable goods to those in need. From left are Lila Haynes, Tanya Hernandez and Lynn Harenberg-Miller. Whidbey residents can…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (614+ words) Published 1:30 am Friday, August 14, 2026 Johnny Spero is taking a taste of Whidbey Island to Chicago, where his old friends and one of the country’s most influential chefs are throwing a $1,000 dinner party at the number one restaurant in North America....

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (546+ words) Published 1:30 am Friday, August 14, 2026 Jenson never considered opening a restaurant before this, but has some valuable culinary experience. A first-time restaurant owner in Coupeville is anticipating an insatiable appetite for his poke bowls. Ahead of the Tipsy Tuna’s soft opening…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (571+ words) Published 1:30 am Friday, August 14, 2026 Owner Kate Day aims to make her bistro a place where patrons can come to relax, eat some good food and even make a friend. With her new French bistro, a debut restaurant owner is aiming…...