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Governor eases initial agritourism COVID restrictions
— Created September 2, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Governor Jay Inslee’s COVID guidance relating to agritourism, released Aug. 20, drew such immediate backlash from agricultural groups and citizens, that updated, less restrictive guidance was released […]
Local musicians band together to play music on the porch
— Created August 26, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Saturday, between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., step outside and see if you can hear it – the soft strumming of a guitar, the pleasant plinking of […]
A virtual delight: Whidbey Island Music Festival 2020
— Created August 19, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed One might compare it to a beloved children’s book about perseverance: The Whidbey Island Music Festival is the little concert series that could, despite a worldwide pandemic […]
Central Whidbey riding program provides unique helping hand
— Created August 19, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Melanie Hammons Height measurement for horses is usually expressed in precise units of hands, ranging anywhere from 8.5 to 17. It’s a practice dating back to ancient times. Equestrian […]
Hydros for Heroes: Pandemic concerns take out last big event of summer
— Created August 12, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Save the date! The 2020 Hydros for Heroes event set for September 11-13 in Oak Harbor, has been canceled. Organizers held out hope as long as possible, […]
Back to School: Whidbey school districts settle on fall plans
— Created August 12, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed There is one sure thing as it relates to children heading back to school next month – nothing is really sure. The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted school schedules […]
Hit the water this summer, but paddle safely
— Created August 5, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The Coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on a lot of activities, but Whidbey Islanders, like outdoor lovers across the country, have found plenty of ways to […]
Inslee issues more reopening rollbacks
— Created July 29, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Island County is once again among those Phase III counties taking steps back, rather than forward, in Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start plan to reopen the economy […]
When You Wish Upon A Star . . .
— Created July 29, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Melanie Hammons Early July brings Whidbey Islanders something we look forward to every year – a sky full of colorful Independence Day fireworks. It almost wouldn’t be summer without […]
COVID cases rise, causing reopening rollbacks
— Created July 22, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed An alarming increase in the number of cases of COVID-19 across the state has caused Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to not only pause any forward progression in […]