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Unemployment in county reaches dismal high
“I do think we have a long road ahead of us,” said a regional economist.
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Island Drug receives extra vaccine in mistake
Instead of 200 doses that were expected last week, Island Drug received 2,000.
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County should have received more vaccine
The number of vaccinated people in Island County is slightly less than the state average.
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Leaders confront gov’s office over reopening plan
Island County officials are not happy Whidbey is stuck in Phase 1 of the state’s reopening plan.
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Athletic directors ‘cautiously optimistic’ for return of sports
School sports may be starting this month for Island County athletes if COVID-19 conditions are met.
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South Whidbey School District to delay return of students
Superintendent Jo Moccia made the call Monday not to allow the return of first graders on Feb. 8.
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Officials decry COVID-19 reopening inequity
People are frustrated that Island County is still in Phase 1 while other counties moved to Phase 2.
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House approves bills on public access, tax exemptions, online training
Three bills designed to keep essential functions of the state running during the COVID-19 pandemic and future emergencies…
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Lawmakers push competing COVID-19 packages
Relief for renters, schools, public health agencies and small businesses is rushing through the state Legislature, with the…
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Schools rolling out cautious reopening plan
Superintendent to decide Monday if first grade students can return to in-person classes on Feb. 8.
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Island County not immune to staggering demand for COVID-19 vaccine
WhidbeyHealth canceled 12,000 vaccine appointments this past week.
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Interim health officer named
Dr. Howard Leibrand is the third health officer in Island County in a month.
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Washington’s vaccination schedule draws criticism from Island County
Island County commissioners are upset about where certain groups fall in the vaccination phases.