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Exercise looks at possible Coupeville ferry reductions

The potential service reduction was just an exercise to identify ways to cut costs.

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Oak Harbor will be paying out less in tourism grants next year

The city’s tourism grant funds have taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Careage is now Regency Coupeville

A skilled nursing facility in Coupeville has changed ownership after decades.

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Teachers tested in batches as students return to classes

No teachers have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Photo by Scott PriceJoe Treat’s driftwood sculpture of a Tyrannosaurus rex rolls across Deception Pass Bridge Sunday. It was installed Monday morning at Price Sculpture Forest in Coupeville. The park is set to open Oct. 23.

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Coupeville sculpture forest park opening on Oct. 23

The sculpture park features a driftwood dinosaur and gorilla, among other creatures.

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GOP event flouts state limits on gatherings

An event this Saturday in Oak Harbor encourages people to “pack this park full.”

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County budget dips into reserves

Island County will continue dipping into funds set aside for emergencies in order to make up for revenues…

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Burn ban lifted as wet weather returns

The burn ban in Island County has been lifted now that wet weather has returned.

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Enrollment drops no more than districts anticipated

Whidbey’s public schools saw enrollment drop for the 2020-21 school year, but all three districts were prepared for…

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Parents get involved in broadening their children’s education

Online learning in schools has become the norm because of the pandemic, but for some students it may…

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New owner hopes to reopen Oak Harbor Tavern

Though it will likely not be located at 940 SE Pioneer Way anymore, one of the oldest bars…

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Langley, chamber develop plan to sort out accounting error

The city of Langley has been working with the Langley Chamber of Commerce to straighten out financial confusion…

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Event still planned after city nixes permits

The City of Oak Harbor denied a request for a special events permit to close a section of…