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Mudslides Threaten Clinton Homes
— Created January 13, 2021 by Kathy ReedBy Alec Brown Some homes in Clinton may be threatened by mudslides and saturated ground issues in the coming weeks. Director for the Island County Department of Emergency […]
Island County Public Health scrambles to fill key positions
— Created January 13, 2021 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The Island County Board of Health has approved a temporary health officer. Dr. Scott Lindquist – on loan from the State Department of Health – will fill […]
State DOH updates COVID vaccine rollout
— Created January 13, 2021 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Washington State Department of Health has issued an updated list of its COVID-19 vaccine rollout and it will launch a new online tool Jan. 18 to help […]
Plenty of possibilities proffered at Sound Waters University
— Created January 6, 2021 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Like so many events over the past several months, Sound Waters University has had to jump on the virtual bandwagon for its 2021 “one day university on […]
Film featuring Whidbey Island available to see for free
— Created January 6, 2021 by Kathy ReedBy Alec Brown Film lovers have an opportunity to enjoy an award-winning short film featuring Whidbey Island for free, for a limited time. “The Hour After Westerly” will be available […]
Oak Harbor debuts website to bolster businesses
— Created January 6, 2021 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The City of Oak Harbor has developed a new website aimed at helping local businesses suffering in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Trouble is, the very […]
Local salon wins accolades and energy upgrades in PSE contest
— Created December 30, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Melanie Hammons Robert Frost’s poem, “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” reflects upon the fleeting beauty of spring’s first flowerings. It opens with the wistful observation, “Nature’s first green is gold.” […]
Langley graduate is ordained in New Zealand
— Created December 30, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed It’s been a long journey from Whidbey Island to New Zealand, but one of faith and blessings for former island resident, Pixie Paris Rowe. Rowe, who moved […]
Brief closure to precede new Mukilteo ferry terminal opening
— Created December 23, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Folks used to traveling on the Clinton-to-Mukilteo ferry route should prepare for a brief pause in service next week in advance of the opening of the new […]
Storyphone offers remote stories for winter break and beyond
— Created December 23, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Alec Brown Looking for something to spark the imagination during winter break? Sno-Isle Libraries is now offering Storyphone, a remote storytelling service where customers can call in and listen […]