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Phase IV on pause, masks now required
— Created July 1, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Gov. Jay Inslee has hit the pause button on the state’s “Safe Start” plan due to increasing COVID-19 cases. As of now, all Washington counties will be […]
New weekly market to launch in Langley
— Created July 1, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kacie Jo Voeller As Phase III reopening continues on Whidbey Island, new opportunities and events are also starting to take flight, including the New Friday Street Market in Langley. […]
Local family questions accuracy of COVID death toll
— Created June 24, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed As of this writing, Island County has lost 12 people to COVID-19 and case numbers, which have held steady for several weeks, are once again ticking up. […]
Lions go online: garage sale gems just a click away
— Created June 24, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kacie Jo Voeller This year, bargain hunters can look for deals from the Coupeville Lions Garage Sale all summer long. The sale, which has moved online for 2020, will […]
Recipes sought for Coupeville Community Cookbook
— Created June 24, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed Now may be the perfect time to share that “secret” recipe, for a good cause. The Coupeville Farm to School program is putting together a community cookbook […]
Proceeding with caution: Island County moves toward Phase III
— Created June 17, 2020 by Kathy ReedEditor’s Note: Whidbey Weekly learned just prior to going to press that the camping ban has been lifted for Island County, effective immediately. By Kathy Reed Island County is moving […]
Short window opens to apply for CARES Act grant funding; North Whidbey businesses can apply through Tuesday
— Created June 17, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed The City of Oak Harbor has joined forces with Island County to create a local small business grant program using funds received from the federal Coronavirus Aid, […]
Local movie theaters practicing wait and see approach
— Created June 17, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kacie Jo Voeller After months of closure in the wake of COVID-19, certain businesses are gradually starting to open their doors. Movie theaters, museums, libraries and more will be […]
Graduation 2020: Local high schools plan safety-conscious ceremonies for seniors
— Created June 10, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kacie Jo Voeller This Saturday, high schools across Whidbey Island will honor the class of 2020 with graduation ceremonies. However, this year’s events will look different from a […]
Protestors rally in support of Black Lives Matter
— Created June 10, 2020 by Kathy ReedBy Kathy Reed “Stop the violence, stop the hate!” “Justice now!” “Black Lives Matter!” “I can’t breathe…” Many voices joined together in a chorus of unity Saturday in Oak Harbor. […]