For the past year, Town of Coupeville officials have been exploring options in dealing with staffing issues within the marshal’s office.
Mayor Nancy Conard said the issue began a little more than a year ago with a sudden turnover within the department.
The town is looking at two options, to keep its department with changes to staffing, or to contract with the Island County Sheriff’s Office.
There aren’t a whole lot of spaces on Central Whidbey that can accommodate larger meeting groups and events.
Members of Coupeville’s historical community gathered Monday evening to celebrate the release of a new historical documentary and volunteers who keep history thriving in Central Whidbey.
Coupeville Town Council unanimously passed a $5.1 million budget for 2014 last week.
Changes to the budget include a 5 percent cost of living increase for employees, which was something Mayor Nancy Conard said was a priority this year.
I’m a horrible Christmas shopper.
You will never catch me standing in line on Black Friday waiting for some crazy savings.
In fact, I haven’t even started my shopping list.
Visitors to downtown Coupeville can now access the Internet free of charge.
A free wifi zone was created by the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association with financial partnership with Allstate Insurance and Town of Coupeville. The zone encompasses the downtown corridor from Coupeville Inn to Main Street and down onto the wharf.
CWHA started the project earlier last year and has been working to find the best system for the project.
By CAPT Edward Simmer, Commanding Officer, Naval Hospital Oak Harbor OAK HARBOR, WA (Nov. 15, 2013) – Since it opened…
As the holiday season approaches, people usually take a moment to stop, look around and appreciate the things for which they are thankful.
Residents in Coupeville should have a lot of thankfulness.
They get to live in a beautiful, charming community that does so much to support each other.
Coupeville Town Council will hold a public hearing next week to seek input on the draft $5.1 million 2014 budget.
The document reflects a few changes to town finances including a 5 percent cost of living increase for town employees.
Mayor Nancy Conard said employees haven’t seen a raise since 2009.
In an attempt to deal with bluff erosion, Town of Coupeville officials are looking at possibly turning part of Front Street into a one-way road as a way to deal with bluff erosion issues.
Mayor Nancy Conard said she is waiting for additional reports from surveyors before bringing a recommendation to council.
She said she anticipates that happening early next year.
While results haven’t yet been certified, last week voters seemingly approved a $50 million bond for Whidbey General Hospital to upgrade and expand its facility.
Some people really love Christmas, I mean REALLY love Christmas.
A friend of mine starts listening to Christmas music around Halloween, looks to start Christmas decorating in the beginning of November and usually has all of her trees up before Thanksgiving.
Whidbey General Hospital bond supporters were celebrating Tuesday night as preliminary results show the bond is passing with more than a 60 percent supermajority.
Initial results posted by the Island County Auditor’s Office showed the bond was passing with 61.75 percent voter approval.
