News
Superior court trial rescheduled because of COVID exposure
A domestic assault trial was delayed after a defense attorney was exposed someone with COVID-19.
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COVID-19 outbreak being investigated at Regency
18 people have tested positive for coronavirus at a long-term care facility in Oak Harbor.
News
As COVID cases rise, businesses respond to new state restrictions
As COVID-19 case numbers continue to increase sharply across the county and state, Whidbey Island has also been…
Life
Navy woman arranging letters to send to seniors increasingly isolated by pandemic
While visiting a fundraiser at HomePlace at Oak Harbor Memory Care, Mackenzie Ball learned that some seniors had…
News
COVID-19 numbers rising, but remain below those of surrounding counties
Health officials are also planning for future vaccine distribution.
News
Island County receives more CARES pandemic funds
The most recent round of funds - nearly $1.7 million - was awarded to the county in early…
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Langley man builds automatic candy dispenser for Halloween
A socially distant candy chute is one man’s idea for a COVID-safe Halloween.
News
Middle school student tests positive for COVID-19
The Oak Harbor Middle School student’s test results came back as positive on Oct. 19.
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Districts differ in how they approach in-person learning
South Whidbey School District wants to bring 150 “at-risk” kids back to school.
Sports
COVID causes changes to college athletes’ careers
Oak Harbor High School graduate Elena Flake, a member of the University of Nebraska rifle team, was just…
News
Coupeville kindergartener tests positive COVID-19
The student’s class has stopped in-person learning and were told to self-quarantine for two weeks.
News
Ferry ride isn’t a pleasure cruise in COVID-19 summer of 2020
Fewer boats mean longer waits on weekends. No more frolicking on the boat.