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South Whidbey says goodbye to Chief Palmer
— Created April 6, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Sherrye Wyatt/For South Whidbey Fire/EMS South Whidbey Fire/EMS has bid farewell to Chief H.L. “Rusty” Palmer, who retired last week following a 46-year career devoted to serving the community […]
South Whidbey Rotary funds community grants
— Created April 6, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The Rotary Club of South Whidbey is serious about pitching in to make a difference in its community. The group recently awarded five grants to nonprofit organizations […]
“The Taming” provides a different take on politics
— Created March 30, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed A political comedy that’s not really political. That’s one way to describe the Whidbey Playhouse production of “The Taming, A Political Comedy,” by Laura Gunderson. The play […]
County commissioners approve sales tax increase
— Created March 30, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed In a unanimous vote, Island County Commissioners last week approved a one-tenth of one percent increase in the county’s sales tax. The tax, which will take effect […]
Deception Pass State Park ushers in a new season of fun
— Created March 23, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed For the first time in its 100 -year history, Deception Pass State Park is hosting a competitive 5K race, a family fun 5K and a 10K scavenger […]
WhidbeyHealth down, but not out
— Created March 23, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed WhidbeyHealth is not going bankrupt. That is according to officials from the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District. While the financial picture does look grim at the moment, […]
Langley Arts Fund paves the way to enjoyment for all
— Created March 16, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The Langley Arts Fund and the city of Langley will dedicate a new walkway at 1:30 p.m. today in Whale Bell Park, making it easy for people […]
Saratoga Orchestra celebrates musical storytelling
— Created March 9, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed From the Beatles to Tchaikovsky, Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island will celebrate the musical stories of some of the world’s best composers in its upcoming concert “A […]
Oak Harbor school board selects superintendent
— Created March 9, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Michelle Kuss-Cybula has been selected as the next superintendent of Oak Harbor Public Schools. Following interviews with the three final candidates for the position last week, the […]
WhidbeyHealth names interim CEO
— Created March 2, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The Whidbey Island Public Hospital District board of commissioners has selected a company called HealthTechS3 Management to provide someone to fill the role as interim Chief Executive […]