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Annual Festival Of Trees goes digital
— Created December 2, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Alec Brown Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County is putting on its 22nd annual Festival of Trees, but in an entirely different format this year. The traditional dinner […]
State launches new smart phone app to help in COVID fight
— Created December 2, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Gov. Jay Inslee has announced the addition of a new tool to aid in the battle against COVID-19. At a press conference Monday, Inslee introduced WA Notify, […]
Regency seeks morale boost for staff following COVID cases
— Created November 25, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Several residents at Regency on Whidbey’s Memory Care Unit in Oak Harbor have tested positive for COVID-19, prompting a request that members of the community pitch in […]
Creative holiday collaboration benefits Whidbey nonprofits
— Created November 25, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Alec Brown Whidbey Community Foundation has once again joined with Whidbey sculptor Georgia Gerber and her husband, Randy Hudson, to raise money through art. WCF announced its fourth annual […]
Miss Oak Harbor to reign once more in 2021
— Created November 25, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed After a three year hiatus, there will be a Miss Oak Harbor crowned again in 2021. Board president and Pageant Director River Powers has taken up the […]
Island County provides support for pandemic, upcoming holidays
— Created November 25, 2020 by Kacie Jo VoellerBy Kacie Jo Voeller The holiday season of 2020 has coincided with a recent surge in COVID-19 cases, leading to calls for smaller or virtual holiday celebrations and staying […]
‘Tis the season to keep it local
— Created November 18, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed We may have to stay close to home for the holidays this year, but there’s no reason we can’t take the time to appreciate what Island County […]
“Otterly” Awesome! Land Trust hosts river otter presentation
— Created November 18, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Melanie Hammons Now you see them, now you don’t. That just may be the most descriptive phrase you could apply to the North American River Otter, according to Dr. […]
Governor imposes restrictions once more
— Created November 18, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The rapidly growing number of COVID-19 cases across the state has prompted Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to reimpose tough restrictions. In a rare Sunday press conference, Inslee […]
Mobile Turkey Unit still delivering Thanksgiving
— Created November 11, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Mobile Turkey Unit has been delivering Thanksgiving meals to Central and South Whidbey Island residents for more than 20 years now, and its board of directors was […]