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Shrek, Jr. takes the stage at children’s theater
Michael Morgen is a believer that the Whidbey Children’s Theatre upcoming production of “Shrek, Jr. the Musical” is well worth the price of admission. “I always want to tell people how good the shows are here because sometimes people think of them as only being for kids, because it’s a children’s theater,” the director said, “but I would hold a lot of our shows up against any other theater company on Whidbey as being really powerful and well done.”
Oak Harbor Haggen on merger sale list
Haggen grocery store in Oak Harbor is on a list of 579 stores that will be sold off if the $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons goes through. Under the proposed merger, the grocery stores would be sold to New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers. As the Seattle Times reported, the theory is that selling the stores would preserve competition, but critics claimed that the sale would put the stores at risk of closure.
Responders, bystander revive 4-person overdose
In May, Oak Harbor resident Tim Hazelo was in a drive-thru line on the south end of town when he saw a woman next to 7-Eleven fall out of her wheelchair. She was with three others, so he figured they would help, he said. After a few minutes he looked again, and the others were dancing around, not paying attention to her.
Gary Wayne Smith
Gary Wayne Smith passed peacefully from this world on the evening of July 5, 2024 after a brief stay at Whatcom Hospice. He lived a long and full life as a much-beloved son, brother, husband, and father. On October 18, 1934 he was the first of five children born to George and Hazel (Speirs) Smith, whose forebearers began to settle in Bellingham in 1968. He was followed by his brother, Grant, his sister Christa, and two more brothers, Glen and G. Winton.
Meet Keith Howard: Performer, sailor and Anacortes bus driver
A man in a black shirt with a Crest white smile and a warm voice sings the famous James Taylor hit song, “Fire and Rain” on a sleepy Anacortes Friday afternoon. His name is Keith Howard. He’s an Anacortes School District bus driver by day, a performing artist by evening and a sailor by night.
Playhouse brings nostalgic frenzy to stage
The Whidbey Playhouse’s stage turned into Dr. Seuss’ nonsensical mind for the season’s grand finale, mixing bright colors, tongue-twisting songs and acrobatic wonders to create the ultimate sugar rush on steroids experience. “Seussical,” directed by daughter and father duo Shelby and Matt Montoya, runs Fridays July 19...
Last-minute resolution to shut down 22 North forces hard look at facility’s ‘failures’
A new Whatcom County Council resolution is calling for the defunding and closure of the 22 North housing facility in downtown Bellingham. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News) A new Whatcom County Council resolution calling for the defunding and closure of 22 North is forcing. Become a member and receive a coupon...
Hamilton residents look into home buyout program
HAMILTON — Residents of Hamilton, representatives from Forterra and the Skagit County Department of Emergency Management recently met to learn about the Forterra buyout program and flood safety. Dawn Haight, senior managing director of conservation real estate for Forterra, said the goal of the public meeting was to provide residents a chance to learn more about the program and provide people education on flood safety. Forterra has funding for the...
Throwing a graduation party in beautiful Bellingham
Our plans to camp at Larrabee State Park took a strange turn, yet we still managed to have a blast throwing a celebration picnic for our friend Zola on Bellingham Bay. Here’s our latest lesson in rolling with it. Just when we started feeling settled in our new home...
South Whidbey alum researches cancer abroad
From the halls of Langley High School to the laboratories of Cambridge, England, one former South Whidbey resident has carved a fascinating path for himself in trying to solve one of life’s greatest riddles – cancer. A 1977 graduate of the little high school that later became Langley...
Election 2024: Three compete for state House 10th Legislative District
Three candidates are running for the Position 1 state representative seat of the 10th Legislative District on the Aug. 6 ballot. The district includes Whidbey Island, La Conner, Conway, Stanwood, Arlington and western Mount Vernon. The candidates submitted responses to a questionnaire sent out by the Skagit Valley Herald. Incumbent Clyde Shavers (D-Oak Harbor) has...
Mark Elliot Lambert
Mark Elliot Lambert passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and close friends, on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at UW Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 45. Born in Bellingham, Washington, Mark was a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, embracing the region’s outdoor adventures, culinary delights (crab, coffee, and beer in that order), and sports activities.
Stanwood motorcyclist injured in collision on Highway 532
A 25-year-old Stanwood motorcyclist was injured Friday night in a collision on Highway 532. According to a news release from the State Patrol, the man was traveling westbound on the highway when a Honda Civic turned in front of him near East Sunday Lake Road.
Camano Island State Park
A nice time to visit the beach! We parked at the day use picnic area just up from the North Beach, hiked over on the Bluff trail and down to the beach and boat launch area. Take the Marsh trail instead of the road, shady and nicer. Lots of people with boats out today and why not? We walked along the beach north for a bit, then past the launch area south to the Loop trail. The beginning is closed and has been for quite a long time, so you still have to walk the road until you hit the trail taking off on the right side. Follow this trail all the way around along the bluff and up along the parameter skirting above the campground. There is a nice bench for lunch near the top of the hill. Circle around and take Roys trail back to the parking lot, not the Powerline trail, it's nicer. Roys eventually comes out back on the Bluff trail for a lollypop loop. We did not get the Big Miles, but we had a nice day at the beach. Loos at the North Beach parking, South Beach boat launch and in the campground.
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