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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 […]
Whidbey’s food banks, meal programs stay strong amid increased demand
— Created April 29, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The struggle to put food on the table is real for many families on Whidbey Island as the COVID-19 crisis continues. Add a growing economic crisis and […]
Whidbey small businesses stretched thin, seek support
— Created April 22, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kacie Jo Voeller As closures continue and timelines for reopening stores and other services remain uncertain, small businesses in Island County and beyond have turned to federal and […]
Whidbey schools tackle online, distance learning
— Created April 22, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Classrooms may be empty for the rest of the school year, but teachers and staff at all three Whidbey Island school districts have been working hard to […]