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WhidbeyHealth board fires CEO
— Created February 23, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The board of commissioners for Whidbey Island Public Hospital District has fired WhidbeyHealth’s Chief Executive Officer, Ron Telles. In a press release last week, it was announced […]
Deception Pass State Park ranger selected for national award: Meet the “Under-30s” elevating the park experience
— Created February 23, 2022 by Melanie HammonsBy Melanie Hammons According to a 2016 survey, 77 percent of voters maintain “the U.S. benefits greatly, or at least a fair amount, from its national parks.” That’s noteworthy, considering […]
Don’t miss “The Importance of Being Earnest” at Whidbey Playhouse
— Created February 22, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor invites everyone to enjoy a brief getaway from the daily grind and travel back in time to Victorian-era London, where ladies and […]
OHHS drama club production has plenty of bite
— Created February 16, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The Oak Harbor High School Drama Club is pleased to present its production of “Dracula,” based on the Bram Stoker novel of the same name and adapted […]
“The Wisdom of Eve” reimagined for Langley stage
— Created February 15, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Fame can be fleeting. “Friends” can be fickle. Combine the two and one has the basis for “The Wisdom of Eve,” written by Mary Orr and reimagined […]
WIO valentine concert will tug at the heart strings
— Created February 2, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Anyone searching for a unique, totally Whidbey way to celebrate Valentine’s Day can proceed directly to wicaonline.org to purchase tickets to Whidbey Island Orchestra’s concert, Lollipops and […]
School measures on next week’s ballot
— Created February 2, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Whidbey Island voters will decide in a special election next week on measures concerning all three of the island’s school districts. South Whidbey School District Starting on […]
Oak Harbor stroll aims to shoo away the winter blues
— Created January 26, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The Oak Harbor Main Street Association invites all those interested in fighting the “winter blahs” to its first ever Winter Stroll through downtown Oak Harbor Saturday from […]
County extends hearing on potential sales tax increase
— Created January 26, 2022 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Island County commissioners have continued a public hearing on a proposed sales tax increase, pushing a decision on the matter to March 22. A public hearing was […]
Welcome spring at Whidbey Gardening Workshop
— Created January 19, 2022 by Melanie HammonsBy Melanie Hammons An old nursery rhyme poses the question, “How Does Your Garden Grow?” The Island County Master Gardener Foundation invites all those seeking answers to that question and […]