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People love to talk about Whidbey and Camano Islands. That includes the media. This list contains a portion of the press that we've received over the years.

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	Whidbey Island Grown Beef ranchers and The Goose Grocer made the KING-5 evening news last Thursday, May 20!Watch the segmentFor more information on Whidbey Island Grown beef: The South Whidbey Record Whidbey Island-grown beef coming soon to the Goose grocery Mar 03 2010 The Goose Community Grocer will be the first stop for high-quality, pasture-raised beef supplied by a cooperative formed by local ranchers. The beef will be locally processed by a USDA-inspected facility and must pass stringent quality standards, including being pasture-raised on Whidbey Island, humane treatment and a 100-percent vegetarian diet without the use of hormones or antibiotics. The Whidbey Examiner 'Whidbey grown' brand expected to boost sales of local beef By Justin Burnett Examiner Staff WriterHoping to boost profits and capitalize on growing consumer interest in shopping locally, five local cattle raisers have formed a cooperative and are selling their beef under the Whidbey Island Grown brand.
	Listen to KWPA radio for Whidbey & Camano's local news! Whidbey Island’s many treasure chests of cultural riches will be unearthed on a new radio program, about to premiere this month on KWPA radio, a community radio station located in Coupeville serving the entire island. “Isle of the Arts” will air every Monday, starting May 17th, at 12:15 p.m.That is 15-minutes after the already established “Whidbey Chat” show hosted by Gwen Sam, which airs live from 11:00 a.m. - Noon.Listeners outside the reach of the public radio station's signal can hear programs streaming 24 hours a day. For more information about the “Isle of the Arts” or to book an artist or arts event- coordinator on the show, email Mary Rose Anderson or call 515-451-3749. Learn more...
	Langley, 48 Degrees North Magazine The small town on the east side of Whidbey Island is overflowing with fascinating shops and activities. Whale sightings, blowing your own glass, and, of course, fresh ground coffee are a few of the treats awaiting visiting boaters. Learn more
	Wanderings: Whidbey Island, Washington Explore an island jewel on Washington’s original Scenic Isle Way WHIDBEY ISLAND IS THE EMBODIMENT OF ISLAND LIFE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, SHAPED AS MUCH BY THE SEASONAL RHYTHMS OF SEAFARING AND FARMING AS ITS QUIRKY CREATIVE COMMUNITIES. The setting is charmingly rural — you are as likely to drive past a roadside stand selling fresh dahlias as a herd of gated alpacas. Such scenery of the island’s gardens, fields and forests is captivating on its own, without being framed by dramatic bluffs and 360 views of the commanding Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, just beyond the Puget Sound waters. This is the allure of Whidbey. Learn More
	FROM WHIDBEY'S PALETTE TO YOURS THIS WEEK FROM PICKLES DELI in Clinton Whidbey Island near the Ferry: The weekly local "fresh sheet" called FROM WHIDBEY'S PALETTE TO YOURS runs from Saturday to Saturday. Learn more
	Gray Whale Viewing: Clipper Vacatiions Stops at Coupeville on Whidbey Island For the first time, Clipper Vacations brings to you Gray Whale Watching from downtown Seattle with a stop at historic Coupeville on Whidbey Island. Gray Whales are magnificent marine mammals reaching up to 50 feet in length and 35 tons. Price: 2010 Adults (12-64) from $44* Senior (65+) $44 Kids FREE Season: Saturday: March 13, 20, 27, April 3 Sunday: April 11 Friday: April 23 Duration: 1 day Inclusions: Round trip cruise between Seattle and Whidbey Island 1 hr Gray Whale Viewing 90 minutes in Coupeville All applicable taxes Toll Free: 800-888-2535 Seattle: 206-448-5000 Learn more**
	Culinary Agritourism: Meet farmers, growers and chefs Washington State selected Island, Skagit and Snohomish counties to be part of a new statewide culinary agritourism marketing program. A team from Washington State Tourism and Washington State Department of Agriculture debuted their new plan on Whidbey Island this week, part of the western portion of the Cascade Loop. Learn more. Learn more...
	Stanwood offers treasure trove of glass artwork Published: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 The Stanwood-Camano 2010 Winter Tourism Committee’s Great Northwest Glass Quest is scheduled for Feb. 12-28. Visitors can follow clues stashed around Stanwood and Camano Island for glass artworks. Learn more...
	Seattle hidden adventures: Fort Ebey State Park on Whidbey Island One of the most beautiful destinations on Whidbey Island is Fort Ebey State Park and the areas surrounding it. The State Park offers three miles of coast line and 28 miles of hiking trails over 645 acres and some of the best views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains. Click Learn More to read the complete online article Learn more...
	Evening Magazine: Coupeville - Just a Ferry Away June 25th, 2009 - A trip to the city of Coupeville is a trip back in time to a place where breakfast is served by candlelight, whales swim through the wharf, and farmers need a boat to harvest their crops. Click to see video at King5.com
	One-tank Escapes for Seven Cities, Budget Travel on CNN.com WHIDBEY ISLAND, Washington 25 miles from Seattle A zigzagging isle on the northern edge of Washington's Puget Sound, the 45-mile-long Whidbey Island is a rural patchwork of pine forests and small family farms, some of which have been passed down from one generation to the next since the 1850s. Overnight option: Original log walls, beamed ceilings and stone fireplaces adorn the 102-year-old Captain Whidbey Inn (360/678-4097, from $94). WCBD - Jun 19, 2009. Learn more. Learn more...
	Best Islands Close to Home, ISLANDS Magazine For a quick weekend trip on a budget, try one of these surprising islands. Best for Views Whidbey Island, Washington It's about 25 miles from downtown Seattle to the dock in Mukilteo, but once you're on the ferry to Clinton on Whidbey Island, the commute is over and Puget Sound views begin. The views of Deception Pass are spectacular. Learn more...
	Northwest Meetings & Events: Island Time Corporate teams find island activities—such as shopping or sightseeing through historic towns, whale watching, wine tasting or just walking along the beach—helpful before sitting down for business discussions, to plot strategy and build esprit de corps among the senior staff. Learn more...
	About.com Reviews Whidbey Lodges Learn more...
	Holmes Harbor Cellars 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon - Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year NW Winery of Year: Holmes Harbor Cellars 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon The marriage of Greg and Theresa Martinez, the latter with a career in chemistry, has helped put Greenbank, Wash., on the winemaking map with its first vintage. Rated "Outstanding" by Wine Press Northwest magazine. Holmes Harbor Website Learn more...
	Travel and Leisure names Whidbey as one of: 50 Best Romantic Getaways From wine-country retreats to Balinese beach idylls, 50 enchanting vacations to swoon over. Learn more...
	Just in time for Valentine's Day: We all love lists. And most of us love Valentine's Day. So what better than Travel & Leisure's 50 Best Romantic Getaways? Learn more...
	Whidbey Island's "Utopian" Freeland has Earth Sanctuary. . . FREELAND, Whidbey Island — Ask for suggestions on where to go on Whidbey Island, and chances are someone will point you to the tourist hub of Langley, known for its art galleries, restaurants and water views, or Coupeville, a pioneer town that looks much the way it did in the 19th century. 1/22/2009 Learn more...
	Lush life on Whidbey: Romance and gardens in the news With Valentine's Day looming on the calendar, what a surprise to see that Whidbey Island has been tapped as one of Travel & Leisure's 50 Best Romantic ... Learn more...
	Whidbey Island garden is charming all year long When blizzards pounded the region before Christmas, Prindle and her husband, Kirk, were inside their Whidbey Island home enjoying recently plucked roses. ... For more information: Sarah Jackson Visit their web site \| Email Learn more...
	Northwest Business Monthly. Whidbey Island becomes a wine destination. By Carolyn Tamler. Whidbey Island Vintners invite visitors to the island to sample wines produced by seven boutique wineries Learn more...
	Whidbey Island Life Seattle PI blog by Sue Frause, Travel Writer Read about her island’s colorful characters and what makes Whidbey such a unique place. Learn more...
	Portland Monthly: Weekend Getaways Great 48-hour trips made (really) easy: The views are spectacular—but the Penn Cove mussels steamed in wine? Divine. Learn more...
	425 Magazine: Weekend on Whidbey Island Excursions Are Everywhere This summer’s top Washington vacation destinations might be the islands of Puget Sound. Learn more...
	Tourism officials promote Washington as destination Washington State Tourism Commission is out to make sure people are aware of all the state has to offer. Learn more...
	Coastal Living: Calming Camano: Get away from it all on this Puget Sound Island. Welcome to Camano Island's newly renovated beach cabin resort, looking much the way it did nearly 80 years ago, with 34 refurbished cabins, a general store, a dining hall, and a lodge. Learn more...
	Coastal Living: Top 10 Romantic Retreats Rich in natural beauty, Whidbey Island is also home to picturesque towns and romantic B&Bs. Learn more...
	New York Times: Want a Nice Vista? Every country road on this glacially formed island off the coast of Seattle, and even Highway 20, its main thoroughfare, lead through astoundingly diverse but ever-enchanting topography: tunnels of towering redwoods, farmland dotted with barns and grazing horses, stunning vistas of sparkling bays. Learn more...
	PNW Local News: Lady Washington to Visit Whidbey The state's signature ship, the brig Lady Washington, will visit Coupeville on August 17, 2008 and participate in a mock battle with the topsail ketch Hawaiian Chieftain, complete with booming cannons and close-quarters maneuvers. Learn more...