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Once a rarity, remote government meetings appear here to stay
A locally inspired bill pushes governing boards to let people keep participating from afar, even when the pandemic…
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Rather than get vaccine, nearly 2,000 state workers lose jobs
Ten troopers north of Seattle, 54 Monroe prison workers and hundreds more across the state refused the governor’s…
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Special vaccine clinics planned in Langley, Oak Harbor
A couple of special vaccination clinics are planned for this week.
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County survey gauges child-care needs
The county is asking parents, guardians and future parents about their child care needs.
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Whidbey schools to receive millions in federal stimulus
The COVID-19 relief package includes more than $122 billion for K-12 education across the nation.
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The COVID effect: Show might go on this year
Here’s a list of what many of Whidbey’s favorite events are doing this year.
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Moving to Phase 3: Fans in stadiums and more indoor dining
Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan will allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity starting March 22.
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Coupeville Middle School students are returning to campus, but not for class
Students in grades 6-8 will return to campus on March 8 in the afternoons for two days a…
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Oak Harbor High School students back in class
They are the first high school students on Whidbey to be allowed back inside.
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Rise in suicides during COVID-19 cause for concern
The local increase in suicidal ideation among young people is particularly concerning.
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South Whidbey students returning to school next week
First and third graders will return to school Feb. 22 and others will be phased back in March.
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Restaurants can open now that Island County moved to Phase 2
Restaurants in Island County will finally be able to serve food indoors, albeit with restrictions.
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Larsen letter: Island County shortchanged on vaccine
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen sent the White House a letter complaining about the lack of of local supply.