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Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative keeps on growing
— Created February 3, 2021 by Kacie Jo VoellerBy Kacie Jo Voeller For the Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative (WIGC), supporting the growth of local producers and a vibrant agricultural community on the island is a key part […]
Health officials ask for patience during vexing vaccine situation
— Created February 3, 2021 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed High demand, low supply. That pretty much sums up the situation when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine. For those eligible to get their vaccine, there are […]
Roadmap to Recovery: Some regions move to Phase 2
— Created February 3, 2021 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The state’s latest effort to speed an economic recovery in the wake of COVID-19 has received another update since Healthy Washington’s Roadmap to Recovery was implemented Jan. […]
WIAA issues guidance for upcoming athletic seasons
— Created January 27, 2021 by Kacie Jo VoellerBy Kacie Jo Voeller The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) outlined a plan for upcoming seasons in a Jan. 19 press release, announcing traditional fall sports will run Feb. […]
Coupeville helps anchor national Maritime Heritage Area
— Created January 27, 2021 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Anyone who has spent any time at all on Whidbey Island knows the pride attached to the island’s maritime history is real. Major events, such as MusselFest […]
Whidbey Gardening Workshop: Planting seeds for a lifetime of enjoyment
— Created January 20, 2021 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed It may be impossible to “grow” a green thumb, but it is certainly possible to cultivate an interest in, or nurture a love of, gardening. That’s what […]
Island districts make plans for returning to in-person learning
— Created January 20, 2021 by Kacie Jo VoellerBy Kacie Jo Voeller Throughout the challenges of COVID-19, a large focus has been on education and K-12 institutions. In many cases, large groups of students have participated in […]
Inslee announces new vaccine distribution plan to get shots in arms
— Created January 20, 2021 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Washington Governor Jay Inslee has announced an ambitious new effort to get as many citizens as possible, as quickly as possible, vaccinated against COVID-19. And he’s got […]
New “Roadmap to Recovery” plan could have some bumps
— Created January 13, 2021 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Forget Washington’s “Safe Start” plan to reopen the economy in the wake of COVID – Gov. Jay Inslee has announced a new, regional approach, dubbed “Healthy Washington […]
Mudslides Threaten Clinton Homes
— Created January 13, 2021 by Kathy ReedBy Alec Brown Some homes in Clinton may be threatened by mudslides and saturated ground issues in the coming weeks. Director for the Island County Department of Emergency […]