The Island County Planning Commission will hold its last public hearing on Freeland development regulations later this month. At 6 p.m., Monday April 22 at… Continue reading
Long-awaited parking improvements are underway in Coupeville. Construction of a new, paved parking lot next to the Community Green began Monday as well as the… Continue reading
Just after the second anniversary of its launch, the Island County Opioid Outreach program boasts one of the best rates of getting people into treatment… Continue reading
South Whidbey’s Marine Corps League aims to help veterans in need, and it doesn’t matter what branch of the military they served, or whether the… Continue reading
Coupeville resident Brian Kutz usually makes a “big production” out of scratching the numbers off his lottery tickets, but he didn’t get that chance the… Continue reading
A pile of goat manure was likely the primary factor in a fire Tuesday afternoon on a farm outside of Coupeville that took almost six… Continue reading
Many people struggle to find a place to live on the island, but certain groups of people have almost no real housing options in Island… Continue reading
Social media buzzed with debate: Is Oak Harbor being April fooled early? Rumors of film crews, Tom Cruise and a possible long-delayed comeback of the… Continue reading
School District planted a new orchard that may provide food for students someday
It can taste and smell like cotton candy, but its potential negative impacts to young minds are why officials find the newest student survey results… Continue reading
For years, there have been complaints that Island County’s land-use code is too complicated for both the public and planners. Planning and Community Development staff… Continue reading
The restrictive nature of the state’s Growth Management Act, the lack of available units and delays in permits are all factors many community and government… Continue reading
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
