A county commissioner Wednesday urged the Economic Development Council of Island County to respond to the state attorney general’s recent lawsuit against the Navy. The… Continue reading
The product leaving the Coupeville water treatment plant is now the purest it’s ever been. And within about a month, people might start tasting the… Continue reading
It was Alli Gann’s childhood goal to move to Whidbey Island. But about a month after her family actually did so, it started to seem… Continue reading
Emergency transportation will soon be more immediate on Whidbey Island. Life Flight Network is opening a new base at WhidbeyHealth Medical Center. The ambulance service… Continue reading
Seven formerly homeless men recently sat in the living room of a North Whidbey house and discussed their new beginnings. Leading the discussion was Jonathan… Continue reading
Presidential hopeful Gov. Jay Inslee brought his message to save the whales to Whidbey Island Wednesday. The 2020 Democratic candidate didn’t spot any orcas or… Continue reading
Island County commissioners last week awarded grants to two projects that will protect open space and expand walking trail systems in North and Central Whidbey.… Continue reading
A persistent decline in inpatient visits is contributing to low cash reserves for the island hospital district. WhidbeyHealth Controller Jennifer Reed told board commissioners Monday… Continue reading
Whidbey Island is considered a special place by many, and that goes for a particularly cute marine mammal as well. After plans for another site… Continue reading
The state’s top lawyer discussed opioids and his actions against the Trump Administration during his visit with the Rotary Club of Oak Harbor last week.… Continue reading
A controversial downtown project proposal won an approval recommendation from city staff and the hearing examiner. However, the 51-unit affordable housing development with retail space… Continue reading
Lynn Goebel has been an educator for more than three decades, but that doesn’t mean she’s ever stopped being a student. “She’s truly a lifelong… Continue reading
‘The guy we can count on’
WhidbeyHealth CEO Ron Telles admits the hospital district is facing financial and morale problems and says he’s working to fix those issues. During a Council… Continue reading
Big plans are a-brewing at one Coupeville-based business. Penn Cove Brewing Co. is holding the grand opening for its new Oak Harbor taproom on Bayshore… Continue reading
After two tough strawberry years, Bell’s Farm is finally abundant in the little red berries again. And its annual celebration of all thing strawberry is… Continue reading
Although the Navy’s presence is always visible around Oak Harbor, both on the ground and in the sky, few residents have the chance to get… Continue reading
All the students at Broad View Elementary School braved the rain Thursday to welcome retiring kindergarten teacher Brenda Williams to her last day of school.… Continue reading
Many locals seem to agree that the island needs more affordable housing but can’t agree where to put it. A public hearing Tuesday before Oak… Continue reading
Members of the local nurses union seem to like what the new WhidbeyHealth CEO has to say; now they are waiting to see if his… Continue reading
