Polar plunge supports Island County 4-H youth projects

— Created December 28, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons Following last week’s snow and ice, weather predictions calling for a colder than average season due to La Nina conditions may be on track. But that will […]

Ballet Slipper Conservatory welcomes a magical season with “The Nutcracker”

— Created December 7, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons For one weekend only, The Ballet Slipper Conservatory, under the direction of Diane Geragotelis, promises a dazzling production of “The Nutcracker.” Set against a background of gingerbread […]

Chefs crank up the heat at chili cook-off

— Created November 30, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons Most of us have finished stuffing ourselves with holiday turkey and assorted leftovers, so it’s only natural our taste buds might have a hankering for oh, say, […]

Island organizations spread a table of plenty this Thanksgiving

— Created November 16, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons The good news about Whidbey Island’s Thanksgiving is that there really is a lot to be thankful for when it comes to reaching out to those in […]

County pursues plan to upgrade local internet access, quality

— Created October 12, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons A recent Town Hall chaired by Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair made the case for investing in infrastructure upgrades to enhance residential and commercial Internet service.  […]

Coupeville rates high on desirable destinations list

— Created October 12, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons As Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism tackles what tourism will look like in the future, one Whidbey Island community already seems to know what visitors may be […]

18th annual Woodpalooza celebrates the versatility of woodworking

— Created August 24, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons Is it art, or is it science? Actually, when the subject is woodworking, it turns out it’s both. At the 18th Annual Woodpalooza at Whidbey Island Center […]

Hydros event combines fun on the water with a great cause

— Created August 17, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons Everyone knows about reward programs.  You give something and get something in return.  In a way, that describes the mission of Oak Harbor’s sixth annual Hydros for […]

Whidbey and Camano Islands:
 24 more reasons to take the road(s) less traveled

— Created August 3, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons What’s love got to do with it? According to a new field guide, “24 Trails off the Beaten Path,” published by Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism, when […]

Whidbey Island hosts a wealth of July 4th attractions

— Created June 29, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons From north to south and points in between, there’s no lack of activities around Whidbey Island in July. The bonus attraction is, some of these get going […]