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Creative holiday collaboration benefits Whidbey nonprofits
— Created November 25, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Alec Brown Whidbey Community Foundation has once again joined with Whidbey sculptor Georgia Gerber and her husband, Randy Hudson, to raise money through art. WCF announced its fourth annual […]
Miss Oak Harbor to reign once more in 2021
— Created November 25, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed After a three year hiatus, there will be a Miss Oak Harbor crowned again in 2021. Board president and Pageant Director River Powers has taken up the […]
‘Tis the season to keep it local
— Created November 18, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed We may have to stay close to home for the holidays this year, but there’s no reason we can’t take the time to appreciate what Island County […]
“Otterly” Awesome! Land Trust hosts river otter presentation
— Created November 18, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Melanie Hammons Now you see them, now you don’t. That just may be the most descriptive phrase you could apply to the North American River Otter, according to Dr. […]
Governor imposes restrictions once more
— Created November 18, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The rapidly growing number of COVID-19 cases across the state has prompted Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to reimpose tough restrictions. In a rare Sunday press conference, Inslee […]
Mobile Turkey Unit still delivering Thanksgiving
— Created November 11, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Mobile Turkey Unit has been delivering Thanksgiving meals to Central and South Whidbey Island residents for more than 20 years now, and its board of directors was […]
2020 General Election Results
— Created November 11, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Tight political races seem to be the norm in the 2020 General Election held last week. In the race for Legislative Dist. 10 State Senate, […]
Essential tribute: Veterans Day program moves online
— Created November 4, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The Oak Harbor Area Council of the Navy League will hold its annual Veterans Day program next week, but those interested in “attending” will be able to […]
It’s holiday bazaar time, Whidbey!
— Created November 4, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Alec Brown It has been a bizarre year, thanks to a worldwide pandemic. Hanging on to some normalcy may be a challenge, but it is possible, as evidenced by […]
New Oak Harbor store brings more than bargains to market
— Created October 28, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Melanie Hammons The Thursday, Nov. 5 grand opening of Oak Harbor’s Grocery Outlet Bargain Market spells more than just good news in a year that saw so many businesses […]