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County’s Crisis Stabilization Center nears completion
— Created October 28, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Just some last minute, finishing touches and some furniture, and Island County’s Crisis Stabilization Center will be ready for its soft opening in early January, 2021. Monday […]
Whidbey food banks serving a rising need
— Created October 28, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Whidbey Island’s food banks are beginning to see a steady increase in need as people are no longer receiving supplemental federal unemployment aid and will soon see […]
Playhouse presents virtual “War of the Worlds”
— Created October 22, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor is going back in time to present a modern Halloween treat. The community theater will present “The War of the Worlds: […]
Beware! There’s still some Halloween fun to be had on Whidbey
— Created October 21, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Alec Brown(Editor Kathy Reed contributed to this story) Despite a worldwide pandemic, folks are still finding a way to have some spooky fun this Halloween. Here’s a few activities […]
Big Brothers and Big Sisters provide comfort in uncertain times
— Created October 21, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Alec Brown “Things have changed a lot for us,” said Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County Executive Director Tiffany Scribner. The BBBSIC is normally a program that matches […]
NAS Whidbey tightens COVID restrictions
— Created October 21, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed A rise in the number of Whidbey Island residents testing positive for COVID-19 has prompted Naval Air Station Whidbey Island to tighten some of its health and […]
WICA goes to the movies! Langley theater adds feature films to repertoire
— Created October 14, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Feel like catching a classic film on the big screen? Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley may have just what movie-goers are looking for – […]
Wander in Wonder – Price Sculpture Forest opens next week
— Created October 14, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Melanie Hammons The Japanese concept of “Forest Bathing” or “shinrin-yoku,” has been around for a while now. This practice embraces a “five-senses” approach to enjoying outdoor forest settings. Japanese […]
There’s still time to enjoy new Whidbey Farm and Market
— Created October 14, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Alec Brown A new seasonal farm stand has opened right across from the Blue Fox Drive-in Theater on Monroe Landing Road. Whidbey Farm and Market is open Thursday through […]
Roller Barn’s Spooky Museum promises frightful fun
— Created October 7, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Beware! There are startling things happening at the Roller Barn in Oak Harbor this month, as owners of the historic structure stir up some creepy fun at […]