A burnt bag of popcorn caused a minor interruption of Wednesday’s public meeting discussing Navy testing and training in the Northwest.
Island County law library officials are asking the county to grant them $3,200 to cover a 2013 deficit and approve an increase in filing fees from $17 to $20.
There’s a new sheriff in town. The Island County commissioners approved a contract Monday that empowers the sheriff’s office to run the Coupeville Marshal’s Office.
The Navy has released an environmental impact statement, or EIS, looking at Navy training and testing that occurs throughout the Northwest.
The county kicked off a series of transportation-related public meetings this week, attracting residents with a wide range of priorities.
A new ordinance regulating pot businesses restricts the appearance of the buildings and land associated with marijuana to ensure it “does not disrupt the character” of surrounding areas.
A proposed change to a law aimed at preserving farmland and open space could result in higher taxes for some Washington property owners, including in Island County.
Island County will host three upcoming public meetings to gather input for the transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan update.
Several Island County department heads say that they could open to the public on Fridays immediately with little to no financial implications.
The Veterans Resource Center’s grand re-opening Saturday will mark an expansion in resources for the Island’s military service community.
The Whidbey Camano Land Trust will continue to accept Navy money to acquire land within Ebey’s Reserve, despite a request from jet noise opponents to sever the relationship.
For Whidbey Island Red Cross volunteers, it’s not a question of “if,” it’s a question of “when” a disaster will occur.
Builders and real estate brokers are pressuring the county to re-open county offices on Fridays, calling the policy “devastating” to their industries.
