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We’re open: Phase II begins in Island County
— Created May 27, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Island County has moved to Phase II of Gov. Jay Inslee’s four-phase “Safe Start” plan to reopen businesses – more than a week ahead of the potential […]
A return to the arts: WICA prepares Summer Nights Series
— Created May 27, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kacie Jo Voeller Prepare for music and performances under the stars with Whidbey Island Center for the Art’s (WICA’s) Summer Night Series. While guests may be six feet apart, […]
Whidbey Playhouse board looks toward 2021
— Created May 27, 2020 by Kathy ReedThe performing arts community on Whidbey Island has been hit hard by COVID-19. The board of directors for Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor was forced to cancel the rest of […]
More major events topple due to COVID-19
— Created May 20, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed When it comes to longstanding community events that define summer on Whidbey Island, it’s like the lyrics to Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” just keep swirling […]
It’s still Memorial Day
— Created May 20, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy ReedVirus or no virus, Memorial Day 2020 will happen. It might look a little different, plans may have been re-worked, but Whidbey Island will still observe the holiday […]
Amid reopening, islanders explore new ways of doing business
— Created May 20, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kacie Jo Voeller From restaurants to retailers, Whidbey Island businesses have made many changes in the wake of COVID-19. Adaptations have ranged from temporary closures to online ordering on […]
Phased reopening draws complaints, raises concerns
— Created May 15, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Just a week into the first part of Gov. Jay Inslee’s four-phased approach to reopening the state’s businesses, confusion and consternation seem to be in the driver’s […]
Inslee announces “Safe Start” plan for re-opening
— Created May 6, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed We are now officially in Phase I of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Safe Start” plan to re-open the state’s economy. Inslee signed the COVID-19 order Monday, after announcing […]
Together through technology
— Created May 6, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kacie Jo Voeller With Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order extending until May 31 throughout Washington state, many Whidbey Islanders continue to rely on technology for everyday […]
Students stay home, stay active
— Created May 6, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kacie Jo Voeller While learning currently looks vastly different from a traditional classroom for Whidbey Island’s student population, one thing remains the same: a dedication from physical educators […]