A steep water rate hike is likely in Langley’s future. Consultants from an engineering firm and utility planning agency presented the draft update to the… Continue reading
A local congressman and a panel of veteran service providers fielded questions and comments last week from veterans frustrated with long wait times, lack of… Continue reading
Whidbey Island Conservation District is changing how it funds a number of its services, which are provided for free to property owners on the island.… Continue reading
One man is touting his experience and another his progressive stances in the race for a spot on the Langley City Council. Bruce Allen has… Continue reading
County officials want to remind the public that, although there is more awareness of the issue, the opioid crisis is far from over. People are… Continue reading
The Island County planning department may consider changing how it allows for clustered housing as part of ongoing efforts to address the affordable housing shortage.… Continue reading
South Whidbey Fire / EMS responded to reports of a couple of four-legged Whidbey residents that needed rescuing over the course of two days. Sunday… Continue reading
Mental health counselor Jeff Rogers knows firsthand that serving in a combat zone can be a unique, difficult-to-describe experience. Rogers and fellow Vietnam veteran Steve… Continue reading
At 19 years old, Fe Mischo was tumbling through what she later learned is called a cycle of abuse. She was isolated, had a child… Continue reading
Events for Oct. 6 include a chance to pet animals, sign up for club
WhidbeyHealth has paid all of its bills for its major facility improvements and expansion that began more than five years ago. Project Manager Marc Estvold… Continue reading
Island County commissioners are uncertain about the future of recycling and how it will look on Whidbey if markets don’t improve for the materials. The… Continue reading
Many of Whidbey’s young people are worried about how their futures will look on a warming planet with diminishing resources. Students from across the island… Continue reading
South Whidbey park commissioners are considering code of conduct changes to address some unexpected activity. “We have paraglider launches from our sports complex,” South Whidbey… Continue reading
Whidbey groups are working to show that deaths by suicide are preventable. Although the efforts continue year-round, September is national suicide prevention month, and the… Continue reading
Local leaders and residents have been discussing the issue of homelessness for years, but soon Island County will have a plan to end it. The… Continue reading
Washington state is known for its flannel-wearing, IPA-drinking, nature-loving residents, and Whidbey Island happens to be a haven for all of those activities. Freeland resident… Continue reading
