A self-described “lawn guy” is vying for a seat on the Board of Island County Commissioners in the 2020 election. Democrat Christopher Reed is running… Continue reading
Local leaders are grappling with how to utilize complicated new state legislation to bring in money for affordable housing. Faith Pettis, a partner at Seattle-based… Continue reading
An Edmonds man injured in an Aug. 17 South Whidbey traffic accident has died. The King County medical examiner pronounced Gary Hughes, 71, had died… Continue reading
The affordable housing crisis is central to the campaigns of the two candidates for Island County commissioner. Former Island County planner Nathan Howard and private… Continue reading
Coupeville is adding stricter regulations on short-term rentals as a way to address the lack of housing and to preserve “social character” of its neighborhoods.… Continue reading
Higher education is now a little more within reach for some on Whidbey Island. After more than two years of having the capability to do… Continue reading
PJ Beaven is hoping to instill a little hope for those whose hearts are breaking at the news of the Amazon rainforest fires. And while… Continue reading
In sharing its goals and intentions for public trails, Island County is confronted with some unintended consequences. During a work session last Wednesday, Commissioner Helen… Continue reading
A driver’s failure to stop at a stop sign resulted in a two-car collision Friday afternoon on Cultus Bay Road on South Whidbey. Four children… Continue reading
In 2018, county returned grant funding for project
Among a statewide volunteer force that’s nearly 10,000 members strong, one Central Whidbey state park boasts two of the best. Washington State Parks recently presented… Continue reading
Two people were airlifted and another seriously injured in a head-on collision on State Highway 525 Saturday night. Around 6:40 p.m., a Jeep Wrangler driven… Continue reading
Whidbey Island is a step closer to having its first facility for helping its most vulnerable citizens without taking them to the emergency room or… Continue reading
Langley is inching closer to becoming certifiably creative. Eight organizations have come together to form the organization Langley Creates and eventually submit an application to… Continue reading
County commissioners have decided to give restorations at the Coupeville Wharf and improvements to East Langley a lift. The Island County Board of Commissioners voted… Continue reading
Planned kitchen upgrades at the fairgrounds have hit permit snags, and the landowners are considering challenging the city over them. Port of South Whidbey commissioners… Continue reading
The number of unfilled positions at WhidbeyHealth is affecting patients’ access to care, which is causing some to go off island, CEO Ron Telles said… Continue reading
Island County is looking to make it easier for farm owners and operators to build housing for their laborers. Planning staff Monday presented recommendations to… Continue reading
Island County’s economy needs younger workers, according to a recent draft report. A consultant and county planning staff presented an economic trends and conditions report… Continue reading
The Village by the Sea is eyeing a new promenade at Seawall Park in its updated transportation plan. The proposed 12-foot concrete sidewalk is the… Continue reading
