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Public comments sought on addition to Trustland Trails system
— Created November 11, 2020 by Kacie Jo VoellerBy Kacie Jo Voeller The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District (SWPRD) is currently taking comments from the public on its proposed addition to Trustland Trails. Comments must be received […]
2020 General Election Results
— Created November 11, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Tight political races seem to be the norm in the 2020 General Election held last week. In the race for Legislative Dist. 10 State Senate, […]
Essential tribute: Veterans Day program moves online
— Created November 4, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The Oak Harbor Area Council of the Navy League will hold its annual Veterans Day program next week, but those interested in “attending” will be able to […]
Whidbey organizations work to support island child care
— Created November 4, 2020 by Kacie Jo VoellerBy Kacie Jo Voeller Securing adequate and affordable child care has been an ongoing challenge for Island County families, and this need has been intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
It’s holiday bazaar time, Whidbey!
— Created November 4, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Alec Brown It has been a bizarre year, thanks to a worldwide pandemic. Hanging on to some normalcy may be a challenge, but it is possible, as evidenced by […]
New Oak Harbor store brings more than bargains to market
— Created October 28, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Melanie Hammons The Thursday, Nov. 5 grand opening of Oak Harbor’s Grocery Outlet Bargain Market spells more than just good news in a year that saw so many businesses […]
County’s Crisis Stabilization Center nears completion
— Created October 28, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Just some last minute, finishing touches and some furniture, and Island County’s Crisis Stabilization Center will be ready for its soft opening in early January, 2021. Monday […]
Whidbey food banks serving a rising need
— Created October 28, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Whidbey Island’s food banks are beginning to see a steady increase in need as people are no longer receiving supplemental federal unemployment aid and will soon see […]
Playhouse presents virtual “War of the Worlds”
— Created October 22, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor is going back in time to present a modern Halloween treat. The community theater will present “The War of the Worlds: […]
Beware! There’s still some Halloween fun to be had on Whidbey
— Created October 21, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Alec Brown(Editor Kathy Reed contributed to this story) Despite a worldwide pandemic, folks are still finding a way to have some spooky fun this Halloween. Here’s a few activities […]