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Photo by Jessie Stensland / Whidbey News-Times                                Careage of Whidbey, a skilled nursing facility in Coupeville, is the site of a cluster of COVID-19 cases.

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32 test positive for COVID-19 at Careage

A total of 32 residents and staff members at the Careage of Whidbey in Coupeville have tested positive…

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Judge revoked man’s bail for violating no-contact orders

A judge revoked bail on a 36-year-old man who is facing prison time for continually violating a no-contact…

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2 Careage residents have virus, more tests pending

Two cases of COVID-19 were confirmed at Careage of Whidbey in Coupeville this week and public health officials…

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New fund to aid charities with COVID-19 response

A nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting other charities on Whidbey Island is focusing its attention on helping the…

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Navy to conduct real-time jet noise monitoring

Federal, state and county officials who want the Navy to conduct real-world noise monitoring of aircraft on Whidbey…

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Inmates released, trials delayed

Island County’s law and justice system isn’t immune from the effects of the coronavirus.

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County continues most operations despite COVID-19

A woman in her early 90s is the first person in Island County to die from coronavirus as…

Eyman continues criticism of coronavirus response

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Eyman continues criticism of coronavirus response

Tim Eyman, the anti-tax advocate and candidate for governor, took some heat after a March 14 meeting at…

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Serving homeless during pandemic has challenges

The people on Whidbey Island who are most vulnerable to the coronavirus are those without homes.

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Hospital opens drive-thru testing

People don’t have to leave their cars to get tested for coronavirus on Whidbey Island.

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Judge in Growler case may consider classified info

The U.S. Justice Department wants a judge to look at classified material before making a decision on a…

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3 Island County residents positive for COVID-19, South Whidbey schools closing for 6 weeks

Three Island County residents have now tested positive for the coronavirus, Island County Public Health reported.

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Three test positive for COVID-19 in county, schools closed statewide, national emergency declared

Three Island County residents have now tested positive for the coronavirus, Island County Public Health reported.