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Landslide rocks Central Whidbey community

An enormous landslide in Ledgewood this morning has severely damaged at least one home and impacted more than…

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Commissioners to decide on interim planning chief

The Island County commissioners will consider the appointment of an interim planning chief next week. The board is…

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Human remains found on Coupeville beach spark intrigue

Two visiting pre-med students discovered a human jawbone on a beach in Coupeville last week. Coupeville police launched…

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Erosion on Coupeville’s Front Street could be costly

Steady erosion over the next 50 years may damage portions of Front Street as well as dent the…

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Lions work to secure new park picnic tables

Every year, Grace King attends the Coupeville Lions Club’s salmon barbecue at Town Park. As a longtime member…

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County planning director resigning

Island County Planning Chief Bob Pederson is resigning. Pederson, hired in 2009, submitted a letter of resignation to…

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Coupeville woman drives over bluff

A Coupeville woman was sent to the hospital today after she drove her vehicle off a forested embankment…

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Listing ferries, cancelled trips spark concerns

Already under fire over a slew of cost and design concerns, Washington’s newest ferries are earning fresh criticism…

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Coast Guard rescues two from cove

Two Coupeville men were rescued by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew Monday after their small boat was…

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Men rescued from Penn Cove after boat caught in wind

Two Coupeville men were rescued by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew today after their small boat was…

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Low-income housing project faces septic issues

A $6.3-million, low-income housing project planned for Freeland may be derailed because of a permitting issue. Island County…

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County looks at ban on net-pen farming

Anticipating a difficult negotiation ahead with state regulators over their recent ban of net-pen salmon farming, the Island…

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Town looks at outsourcing police, other options

Under one of several options being considered by the Coupeville Town Council to address staffing woes in the…