The Island County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to approve a $92.3 million budget, and a 1 percent increase on a property tax levy for… Continue reading
WhidbeyHealth has opened Women’s Care Oak Harbor in the same building as the hospital’s primary care, sleep care and physical therapy clinics. The clinic, located… Continue reading
Island County is in the process of securing property in Oak Harbor for a regional crisis stabilization center and affordable housing complex. The board of… Continue reading
The Board of Island County Commissioners decided to change the scoring process of applications for the conservation futures program at a recent work session meeting.… Continue reading
The public will have the opportunity to weigh in on a possible 1 percent increase in Island County’s current expense property tax levy, as well… Continue reading
A Nichols Brothers Boat Builders leader weighed in on the controversial North Whidbey housing project, Wright’s Crossing, this week. Company Executive Vice President Matt Nichols… Continue reading
Island County Planning and Community Development has released the first draft of proposed development regulations for Freeland. The new rules will transition the area from… Continue reading
County program bridges the gap between disabled and work
During recent budget discussions, the Island County commissioners questioned the county’s role in home nurse visits currently provided through the health department’s maternal child health… Continue reading
Noah Landau was on a normal run on the Kettles Trails when it happened. “I was rocking out to some tunes, totally oblivious to everything… Continue reading
The approximately 14,000 individuals in Island County eligible for Medicaid benefits will soon have access to integrated physical and behavioral health care. “Ideally, they could… Continue reading
Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue is hosting two public meetings to discuss its $7.4 million bond proposal. The meetings are set for 7 p.m.… Continue reading
The Island County commissioners recently directed the public works to implement credit card usage at the Coupeville Solid Waste Complex. The decision was sparked by… Continue reading
Island County Public Works will be holding open houses from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27, Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 to get public input on… Continue reading
Island County recently released a survey to gather information about residents’ housing experiences in the county. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, and… Continue reading
Port of South Whidbey commissioners asked representatives of U.S. Sen. Patty Murray this week to consider assisting in the effort to improve parking at the… Continue reading
Friday, Sept. 29 will kick off the first-ever Whidbey Island Grown Week, a 10-day event meant to feature local farms and products. Businesses around the… Continue reading
One good thing about the return of soggy weather is that Whidbey Island is less likely to go up in flames. As a result, Island… Continue reading
Getting a permit to develop on the shoreline may become easier and quicker. Island County Community Development staff are looking at streamlining the process and… Continue reading
To restore prairie land on Central Whidbey, local organizations are turning to a tool used for thousands of years by Native Americans — fire. Thursday… Continue reading
