Discover how to protect, enjoy and appreciate the Salish Sea and its connected environments during Sound Waters, the popular one-day university sponsored by WSU Island County Extension Beach Watchers.
It all started at her kitchen table 22 years ago.
Still, even after publishing her 14th book, “M’Liss Rae Hawley’s Precut Quilts,” this crafty Freeland businesswoman is humbled by the inspiration of family, friends, her beloved animals and the island that feeds her soul.
FREELAND — Whidbey Island is home to hundreds of visual artists who do myriad forms of work. Recently two of those artists, Sue Taves and Jan Shannon, had an idea to create a place online for artists to communicate. Such a site would also act as a resource for non-artists to gain access to the Whidbey Island art world.