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American Association of University Women award scholarships
The Whidbey American Association of University Women awarded scholarships to Whidbey girls to aid their education in STEM…
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‘Murder hornets’ not seen on Whidbey — yet
‘Murder hornets’ have not been seen on Whidbey Island, but they would like it here.
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Memorial Day event adapts to the times
Rather than cancel this year’s Memorial Day service at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Kelly Davidson is adapting the event…
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County creates Recovery Task Force
As Island County begins the process of reopening post-pandemic, an economic recovery task force comprised of local leaders…
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Acorn sculpture plans change
Plans for transforming remnants of the 330-year-old Garry oak tree that once stood next to the Oak Harbor…
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Rotary clubs donate supplies
The Rotary clubs on Whidbey Island have united to bring supplies to various agencies combatting the coronavirus.
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Schools adapt to pandemic closures
Last week, schools on Whidbey joined the rest of the state in moving classes online as buildings are…
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Story time from Bell’s Farm
With schools and libraries closed during the pandemic, many children may not be reading as much as they…
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Windjammer Park ramp cost increases
Because of poor soil conditions, costs have increased for installing a walkway near the sewage treatment plant in…
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Island County responds to Census
In the first month of the 2020 census, more than half of Island County residents have responded to…
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Choir teacher seeking music videos
Oak Harbor High School choir teacher Darren McCoy is reaching out to high school staff, students, parents and…
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Island Transit cuts half its routes
Beginning March 23, Island Transit will cut about half of Whidbey Island routes in response to the coronavirus…
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4th grade students publish book on Salish Sea
John Del Prete’s fourth-grade class crowded around two cardboard boxes stacked on a small cluster of desks near…