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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 […]
Back to Nature: Inslee begins to dial back stay-at-home restrictions
— Created April 29, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The dial has slowly begun to turn in what Gov. Jay Inslee said will be a long process of returning to “normal” life after COVID-19. At a […]
Coupeville comes together to weather the COVID storm
— Created April 29, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Coupeville is the latest Whidbey Island community to pull together to support Central Whidbey small businesses. The Chamber of Commerce has announced it is launching a virtual […]