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Photo by Allyson Ballard. Greenbank Farm tenants raised concerns during the last Port of Coupeville board of commissioners meeting, and elaborated on their thoughts afterwards.

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Concerns raised about port director hiring process

Greenbank Farm tenants want the Port of Coupeville’s hiring process to be more transparent.

Photo by Marina Blatt. The Oak Harbor Police Department and Public Works announced Wednesday the immediate closure of street parking on Southeast Bayshore Drive.

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Drug use, human waste lead to parking closure

Street parking will remain closed until March 21 on Southeast Bayshore Drive.

Photo by Allyson Ballard. Cmdr. Joshua Overn gave Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s annual State of the Station address Thursday at the Elks Lodge in Oak Harbor.

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Navy concerned about affordable housing, medical care for sailors

Sailors on Whidbey are facing challenges typical of rural living.

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Big crowds expected for rally in Oak Harbor

Whidbey Islanders will join hundreds of thousands of protestors around the U.S. and the world.

Image via Island County. The jail could be built at the current location of the Island County annex building, which houses the jail, the juvenile detention facility, the planning department and the county commissioners’ hearing room.

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County adds another jail info session

Island County residents have another opportunity to weigh in on potential locations for a new jail.

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Coupeville High School principal placed on leave

The superintendent of Coupeville schools placed a principal on leave pending an investigation.

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Sentencing delayed for woman who murdered Whidbey man

A sentencing hearing for a woman who killed a Whidbey man five years ago has been rescheduled —…

City of Oak Harbor map. City and county officials are talking about annexing 80 acres into the city as part of the comprehensive plan process.

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Meeting set on 80-acre annexation plan

The city of Oak Harbor may grow by 80 acres in the near future.

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Backseat drivers have strong opinions about speed limits

Many Whidbey Island residents claimed that speed limit changes were made “without notice.”

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Oak Harbor Council narrows down list of priorities

Oak Harbor council members finalized their priorities for 2027 and 2028 at a city council workshop.

Created by the Town of Coupeville. This map demonstrates the kinds of parcels within the memorandum.

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Proposed amendment to property agreement includes ADUs, duplexes

The original memorandum intended to guide residential development in a “forward-looking” manner.

Photo provided. Jordan Young

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South Whidbey Elementary principal appointed

The school district announced Thursday the appointment of Jordan Young as principal.

An emergency moratorium on development within Island County RAIDS may be extended.

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Island County may extend development moratorium

A development moratorium on semi-urban areas of unincorporated Island County may continue for longer