Whidbey Island is Lead Cover Story for American Road Magazine

Whidbey Island is featured in the Spring 2008 issue of American Road Magazine. Thomas Arthur Repp writes a poetic description of the historical, aesthetic, and cultural draw of Whidbey, briefly describing the north-south through loop and the Langley side loop for road travelers.

Torey Massey fills in for Hannah Montana

Cynthia Woolbright of The Whidbey News Times recently interviewed Oak Harbor's budding starlet Torey Massey. Torey lives in L.A. now and has been doing work as an extra on some of TV's top rated shows: Desperate Housewives, CSI, ER, Gilmore Girls, and The OC. Her new gig is being the stand-in for Miley Cyrus, aka the teen sensation Hannah Montana.

Some favorite quotes from the story:

“When I got to Los Angeles I told everyone I was an actress and they said, ‘Oh, you’re a waitress,’ even though I told them I wasn’t,” Massey said. But pretty soon she was. “I had to waitress to afford living there,” she said. “And everyone I worked with was an actor, practicing their lines on their breaks.”

She continues to love coming back to Whidbey and visiting friends and family. Torey’s mom Tina Melum and 14-year-old sister, Taylor Melum, are still here in town, as are her grandparents, Majken and Fred Warns. “It’s fun coming back and running into people I know,” she said. “This is always going to be my home because it’s so comfortable.” Massey said the bustle and barren nature of the City of Angels will keep her longing for home. “I miss the nature of the Northwest when I’m back in California,” she said. “And the music in Seattle is the best thing in the world.”

Whidbey Island: Top 10 Romantic Retreat

Whidbey Island was selected as one of the Top 10 Most Romantic Retreats by Coastal Living Magazine. Nice to see the magazine had visited out our way.

The article by Allen B. Bunting said:
“Stress starts to melt away as you step off the ferry onto this Washington island, just one hour north of Seattle. Rich in natural beauty, Whidbey Island is also home to picturesque towns and romantic B&Bs. Spend the day in Langley (for a special treat, pick up a picnic for two from the Chef’s Pantry). Journeying north, drop by Greenbank Farms for wine and cheese before climbing the Admiralty Head Lighthouse for a gorgeous view of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Toast to your travels at the new Frasers Gourmet Hideaway in Oak Harbor.”