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Oak Harbor woman reflects on aftermath of Hurricane Rita
— Created September 9, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Hurricanes are one natural disaster Western Washington doesn’t worry about – earthquakes, wildfires and volcanoes hold enough risk. But the landfall of Hurricane Laura in Louisiana recently […]
Nontraditional WIG Weekend will celebrate local food and farmers
— Created September 2, 2020 by Kacie Jo VoellerBy Kacie Jo Voeller Whether it is watching a video tour from a local farm or trying out a restaurant participating in Local Eats – Patio Seats, Whidbey Island […]
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 […]
Whidbey Island Marathon goes virtual for 2020
— Created September 2, 2020 by Kacie Jo VoellerBy Kacie Jo Voeller Those interested in running the Whidbey Island Marathon can participate in this year’s event from anywhere, as the marathon has gone virtual for 2020. Jared […]
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 […]
Ryan’s House for Youth opens new Oak Harbor center
— Created August 26, 2020 by Kacie Jo VoellerBy Kacie Jo Voeller Ryan’s House for Youth has served the Whidbey Island community for over a decade, with services including mentorship, meals and more for homeless or at-risk youth. […]
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 […]
New nonprofit aims to provide top-notch nutrition to athletes
— Created August 19, 2020 by Kacie Jo VoellerBy Kacie Jo Voeller It all started with sandwiches — enough to feed the entire football team after pre-season practice, when Colby Heefner got the idea to start the Whidbey […]
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, […]