In response to the growing demand for hand sanitizer, one of Whidbey’s distilleries is fulfilling requests and converting its alcohol for this purpose. Cadée Distillery… Continue reading
With recent orders from the governor to stay home, several Whidbey residents have leapt at the opportunity to finish long-term projects started months ago. David… Continue reading
Although public gatherings are banned and many church services suspended, an Episcopalian priest and Langley resident was looking for a way to celebrate safely. While… Continue reading
Following similar trends in other forms of public transportation, ferry routes connecting Whidbey Island to the rest of the state have seen a drop in… Continue reading
Starting Monday, all South Whidbey children will be able to receive “grab and go” lunches from the school district. According to a letter from Superintendent… Continue reading
The mayor for the Village by the Sea signed a proclamation of emergency Monday, in compliance with county, state and federal declarations. Declaring an emergency… Continue reading
The public works department of Langley is looking to begin a new sidewalk improvement project. Funded by a federal grant, a bid was recommended to… Continue reading
The city of Langley will soon be hiring a new finance director / city clerk, two jobs that have shared the same position for several… Continue reading
In an effort to continue serving community meals, several soup kitchens have taken to dishing up in the parking lots and offering to-go lunches. Administrator… Continue reading
A parallel with the current shortage in grocery stores, Whidbey food banks are in need of donations as supplies run low. Good Cheer Food Bank… Continue reading
Often, a crisis can bring out the best in people. On South Whidbey, residents have banded together to help deliver items to their fellow homebound… Continue reading
City of Langley leaders are searching for ways to support small businesses during an economic downturn caused by the coronavirus outbreak and the governor’s order… Continue reading
With the coronavirus outbreak coming to Whidbey Island, several entrepreneurs have been looking for ways to reach customers from their homes. Restaurants, wineries, florists and… Continue reading
Although many public events have been cancelled in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, those looking to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day are in luck. As… Continue reading
Frequenters of the Goose Community Grocer may have noticed a recent change in signs, as a new restaurant moved into the adjacent space previously occupied… Continue reading
What began as a part-time hobby to help people has turned into a nearly full-time occupation. While recovering from donating a kidney to a friend,… Continue reading
Nature lovers will have a chance to create their very own jewelry from their favorite plants this spring. South Whidbey Parks and Recreation will hold… Continue reading
For Molly Jacobson, the creation of her Clinton soap business has involved all kinds of kids. There are the goat kids that often enliven her… Continue reading
Among the many impacts of the coronavirus outbreak is a shortage of blood. Bloodworks Northwest, a statewide blood bank, is asking for healthy and willing… Continue reading
Due to increasing fears about coronavirus, shoppers may have found already that several products are in short supply, in big box stores and local businesses… Continue reading
