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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 […]
Fundraising continues despite Relay for Life cancellation
— Created April 22, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed For the first time in its 33-year history, there will be no survivor’s lap, no luminaria ceremony, no continuous walks around the track at North Whidbey Middle […]
Showing support for essential workers, one joyful noise at a time
— Created April 15, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kacie Jo Voeller Each evening at 8 p.m. through the month of April, residents of Island County and beyond can listen for the whistles of the Washington State Ferries […]
Amid postponements and cancellations, hope springs eternal
— Created April 15, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed We are three weeks into “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” with another two-and-a-half weeks to go. While health experts say we are beginning to make progress “flattening the […]
Staying strong: community rallies behind businesses, nonprofits
— Created April 15, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kacie Jo Voeller While many of the people of Whidbey Island stay home to combat the spread of COVID-19, community spirit is still out in full force. Thousands […]
Staying mentally healthy amidst COVID-19
— Created April 8, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed We are living in stressful times. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives. Many have lost jobs, others are working from home, our kids are not in school, we […]
Schools are closed through the end of the school year
— Created April 8, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Students in Washington K-12 schools will not be returning to the classroom to finish the school year. Gov. Jay Inslee, along with Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris […]
After over 50 years combined service, two Island County judges seek new paths
— Created April 8, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kacie Jo Voeller 2020 will be a year of change for Island County’s judiciary system. After this year’s election, Island County Superior Court will see two new judges seated […]