Issue January 16, 2026
— In this issue —
Bits & Pieces
- Public Health Alert: Possible Measles Exposure
- Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Hearts & Hammers Community Fundraising Dinner
- Habitat for Humanity of Island County Celebrates Home Dedication in Freeland
- Community Arts Center Looks Ahead to the Next Three Decades
- Conservation District Hosts 3rd Annual Great Whidbey Seed Swap, a Free Community Connection Event
What's Going On
- The Art of Awe and Wonder: Rehearsing Resilience | Sunday, Jan. 18, 2–6 p.m.
- State Park Free Days | Monday, Jan. 19, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Storming the Sound | Friday, Jan. 23, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- In the Bleak Midwinter: Chamber Music Concert | Friday, January 23, 7:00 p.m.
- Ways of Whales Workshop | Saturday, January 24, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Whidbey Weekly News
- Everyone Refers to CADA by Samantha Goodman
Life Tributes
- Robert Edward Wolfe (Rob) September 20, 1964 - December 19, 2025