Port of Coupeville commissioners are deciding how to fill a to-be vacant seat after District 1 Commissioner William Bell announced his resignation at a port… Continue reading
Crystal Aguilar is here to serve Whidbey — literally. She and her team of Whidbey Waiter drivers will show up at any home or office… Continue reading
A stubborn kayaker at the Clinton ferry dock caused almost two hours of delays in service Saturday, according to Washington State Ferries. Around 2:30 p.m.,… Continue reading
A Greenbank family awoke early Saturday morning to an electrical fire and was able to safety exit the home. Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue… Continue reading
Coupeville filtration center goes online in June
Gravity impacts everyone, but for women it can present its unique challenges. Oak Harbor resident Kate Mistler is offering support. The bra as we know… Continue reading
A nearly decade-long effort to create development regulations in Freeland is nearing its end, with or without sewer. The Island County Planning Commission will hold… Continue reading
Should they face with unexpected disaster, Island County government’s more than 20 departments have no plan for a coordinated response. But that will soon change.… Continue reading
A recent donation to Ryan’s House for Youth proved too good an opportunity to pass up, even if it can’t be used yet. “The micro… Continue reading
In response to the recent measles outbreak in Clark County, the Island County Board of Health is taking a rare stance on proposed state legalization… Continue reading
An independent federal agency is asking the Navy to continue working with the community and carry out long-term mitigation regarding its planned expansion of training… Continue reading
A large expense in a county facilities project has sparked confusion among commissioners about Island County’s fire regulations. The Island County commissioners, during a work… Continue reading
Law enforcement officers aren’t social workers. But most days, they respond to multiple calls that have more to do with helping someone in a mental… Continue reading
Those going into an area on the island known as “the pit” are often told they should wear shoes that aren’t too valuable. The piece… Continue reading
A local environmental group is declaring victory against a prolific logger over county forestry regulations. Whidbey Environmental Action Network, known as WEAN, spent decades complaining… Continue reading
If the county needle exchange program didn’t exist, there could have been more than 42,000 more used needles scattered about the community last year, and… Continue reading
Whether in the spirit of love or for the love of spirits, the annual Red Wine and Chocolate Tour has plenty to offer. During the… Continue reading
Central and North Whidbey first responders stayed busy Monday morning as snow and ice descended upon Whidbey Island. However, South Whidbey and Oak Harbor officials… Continue reading
Washington State Ferries will host a pre-construction meeting 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Clinton Community Hall. Officials will provide information about the… Continue reading
Some school officials are citing a lack of affordable housing for declining enrollment in the region, which is affecting district budgets. The number of full-time… Continue reading
