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    Coronavirus
    Unemployment in county reaches dismal high
    Unemployment in county reaches dismal high
    By Jessie Stensland • February 9, 2021 1:30 pm

    “I do think we have a long road ahead of us,” said a regional economist.

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    Larsen letter: Island County shortchanged on vaccine
    Larsen letter: Island County shortchanged on vaccine
    By Jessie Stensland • February 9, 2021 1:30 pm

    U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen sent the White House a letter complaining about the lack of of local supply.

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    Island Drug receives extra vaccine in mistake
    Island Drug receives extra vaccine in mistake
    By Kira Erickson • February 9, 2021 12:15 pm

    Instead of 200 doses that were expected last week, Island Drug received 2,000.

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    Middle, high school students return next week
    Middle, high school students return next week
    By Emily Gilbert • February 5, 2021 2:30 pm

    Three people at Olympic View Elementary test positive for virus

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    Leaders confront gov’s office over reopening plan
    Leaders confront gov’s office over reopening plan
    By Kira Erickson • February 5, 2021 2:30 pm

    Island County officials are not happy Whidbey is stuck in Phase 1 of the state’s reopening plan.

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    County should have received more vaccine
    County should have received more vaccine
    By Jessie Stensland • February 5, 2021 2:30 pm

    The number of vaccinated people in Island County is slightly less than the state average.

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    Oak Harbor spent $1.1 million of CARES Act money last year
    Oak Harbor spent $1.1 million of CARES Act...
    By Emily Gilbert • February 5, 2021 2:30 pm

    The city’s single most expensive purchase was a modular building for engineering staff.

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    Officials decry COVID-19 reopening inequity
    Officials decry COVID-19 reopening inequity
    By Kira Erickson • February 2, 2021 1:30 pm

    People are frustrated that Island County is still in Phase 1 while other counties moved to Phase 2.

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    South Whidbey School District to delay return of students
    South Whidbey School District to delay return of...
    By Kira Erickson • February 2, 2021 1:30 pm

    Superintendent Jo Moccia made the call Monday not to allow the return of first graders on Feb. 8.

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    Oak Harbor girls softball team members are allowed to workout together under current COVID-19 restrictions, but are not yet allowed to return to formal practices and competition. School sports may resume this month if Island County and others in the North region can move into Phase 2. Photo by Emily Gilbert/Whidbey News-Times
    Athletic directors ‘cautiously optimistic’ for return of sports
    By Emily Gilbert • February 2, 2021 1:30 pm

    School sports may be starting this month for Island County athletes if COVID-19 conditions are met.

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    House approves bills on public access, tax exemptions, online training
    House approves bills on public access, tax exemptions,...
    January 29, 2021 2:00 pm

    Three bills designed to keep essential functions of the state running during the COVID-19 pandemic and future emergencies passed unanimously…

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    Island County not immune to staggering demand for COVID-19 vaccine
    Island County not immune to staggering demand for...
    By Kira Erickson • January 29, 2021 2:00 pm

    WhidbeyHealth canceled 12,000 vaccine appointments this past week.

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    Lawmakers push competing COVID-19 packages
    Lawmakers push competing COVID-19 packages
    January 29, 2021 2:00 pm

    Relief for renters, schools, public health agencies and small businesses is rushing through the state Legislature, with the hope relief…

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