A logger is again challenging Island County over its forestry regulations, and a local activist group is again trying to push back. Snohomish County logger… Continue reading
Hank Koetje will be remembered as a gentleman and businessman who helped shape Oak Harbor. “I think the community is going to miss Hank, and… Continue reading
Coupeville loves food and Superintendent Steve King is hoping to spread that to the school district’s students. Many children across the country have horror stories… Continue reading
An expected cost overrun in a major county facility project may also threaten the construction of a planned crisis stabilization and detox center in Oak… Continue reading
Most Meals on Wheels recipients have similar responses when asked about the program — the food is good and the company is pleasant. “This is… Continue reading
Geri Forbes has resigned as WhidbeyHealth CEO. Hospital district commissioners announced Tuesday morning during a special meeting that Forbes’ contract would be amended to accept… Continue reading
A number of North Whidbey firefighters are unhappy with how their district commissioners are governing, but the fire board members aren’t sure why. “We haven’t… Continue reading
Wright’s Crossing has a new proposed development aimed at tackling the housing crisis — this time, with fewer regulatory hurdles in its path than its… Continue reading
Whidbey’s rainy spring is great for keeping lawns lush, but some homeowners who abut Coupeville roads and sidewalks might be wondering why those areas are… Continue reading
WhidbeyHealth commissioners decided Monday to give the outgoing CEO her annual incentive compensation. Whidbey Island Public Hospital District Board of Commissioners President Ron Wallin said… Continue reading
Vendors and visitors braved wind and rain Saturday as Coupeville launched the 2019 farmers market season. Tents were in a different location on the Community… Continue reading
No birds or people were injured or killed in a chicken coop fire Monday morning. North Whidbey Fire and Rescue responded to the blaze at… Continue reading
Island County commissioners and planning staff are gearing up to make policy changes to facilitate more affordable housing development. In October 2018, commissioners adopted goals… Continue reading
An Oak Harbor man is accused of strangling a woman whom he claimed assaulted him, according to court documents. Prosecutors charged Scott Hampton, 47, in… 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
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
In the midst of discussions over the county’s fraught affordable housing situation, a North Whidbey mobile home park seemingly has run out of water, and… 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
Parks staff members at Fort Casey can appreciate bats’ importance to the ecosystem, but they couldn’t really appreciate the smell of guano from more than… Continue reading
South Whidbey’s Marine Corps League aims to help veterans in need, and it doesn’t matter in what branch of the military they served, or whether… Continue reading
