Later this month, an annual one-day effort gets underway to count the people in Island County who don’t have addresses. Island County Human Services is… Continue reading
Lauren Flynn isn’t afraid of a tough crowd. Or of much, really. The Clinton resident’s resume includes skin-thickening experiences such as stand-up comedy and professional… Continue reading
Some homeowners on Whidbey Island received a troubling notice recently, notifying them they might need to pay extra fees on their flood insurance because of… Continue reading
A dispute between two elected officials that had the potential to impact homebuyers may have come to a solution after all. The issue began with… Continue reading
It’s unclear if any fantastic beasts have been set loose on South Whidbey, but a known expert in such matters was rumored to have been… Continue reading
A hit-and-run suspect was taken into custody Thursday after driving past the scene of the accident he allegedly fled. The three-vehicle collision was reported on… Continue reading
A Whidbey Island senior woman was living alone, not eating and sustaining herself with alcohol before a case manager stepped in. She was socially isolated,… Continue reading
As WhidbeyHealth continues its efforts to reinvent itself, its board is considering adding a new position at the executive level. At last week’s regular meeting,… Continue reading
Flu season has arrived early on Whidbey Island and across the state. Theresa Sanders, Island County Public Health epidemiologist, said flu activity in the county… Continue reading
Island County will soon have a medical professional available 24 hours a day in its jail. Last week, county commissioners signed a new medical services… Continue reading
Teenagers on Whidbey Island who are struggling with substance abuse or have a mental disorder have few options for treatment. Island County Human Services staff… Continue reading
Brian and Tuk Kutz were accustomed to watching the famous designer David Bromstad help families pick a new home on his HGTV show, but they… Continue reading
A potentially prime location for new, living-wage jobs in Island County sits in the woods toward the end of a windy, private road on South… Continue reading
Members of a South Whidbey nonprofit group are hoping their small houses will fill a large need. But the group’s effort to build six affordable… Continue reading
With a click of a button, Tammy Butler’s living room comes bursting to life. Inside the Oak Harbor home is another world that includes a… Continue reading
The Captain Whidbey Inn might be under relatively new ownership, but this time of year it’s all about bringing back longtime traditions. Operations Manager Carey… Continue reading
Island County completed a manual recount for one race last week in response to a request from an Oak Harbor mayoral candidate. Pat Harman, who… Continue reading
As the bill for hauling septic sludge off-island continues to enlarge, Island County leaders are considering the future of solid waste disposal. County commissioners and… Continue reading
The Navy is aiming to provide permanent solutions for nearly 30 North Whidbey residences with wells that tested positive for toxic chemicals. A final decision… Continue reading
If Damien and Tiffany Cortez could only say one thing about their new Coupeville restaurant, it would be: “It’s worth the walk.” The South Whidbey… Continue reading
