How much is a name change? For the ferry system, it looks like about $9,000 per letter.
The state Department of Transportation will have to shell out approximately $90,000 to change the name of the Keystone ferry terminal to the 10-letter “Coupeville” ferry terminal.
School doesn’t start for another month, but it’s already time to start prepping for the upcoming year. In addition to the annual shopping for notebooks, folders and pencils, health care officials are urging parents to add one more thing to their summer to-do lists: Get the kids their shots – and quickly.
Three members of an Oak Harbor family survived a two-car accident that killed a Seattle woman Sunday afternoon.
The State Patrol reported that 30-year-old Seattle resident Sara Cornis was driving a 2000 Honda Civic westbound on Highway 20, about five miles east of Sedro-Woolley.
Last month one of Whidbey Island’s own medical professionals was selected to participate in a pilot physician’s assistant program clear across the world in New Zealand.
The Island County coroner has identified the body of a woman who may have jumped off Deception Pass Bridge Friday night.
Coroner Robert Bishop said Saturday night that the woman was 40-year-old Jessica Van Pelt of Burlington.
In the only local race affected by the August 18 primary election, three will face off for the seat of Island County clerk.
Oak Harbor police are warning residents about a “phishing scam” involving text messages July 29.
After serving as a storage shed on Terry Road for roughly 10 years, Ebey Bowl is nearly ready to open its doors and show off its snazzy new renovation.
On Saturday, Aug. 7, the Island County Historical Society plans to offer a sneak peak of the bowling alley and host its summer fundraiser on site.
The Whidbey Camano Land Trust is making headway in its efforts to raise the $4.2 million it needs by Sept. 10 to purchase the Trillium Woods.
Ah, island life! Peace and harmony in an idyllic setting. Eagles soaring, waves dancing in the glistening sunlight, colorful sleek sailboats gliding by … but wait. What evil lurks in the trees behind yonder property line?
Island County’s Proposition 1, “For retention of basic public safety,” sounds like a threat: Give us more money or we’ll let the criminals run loose.
The Island County Commissioners act like they are the only taxing body that taxpayers have to deal with. Now they want the ability to use absolutely no restraint in adding on new property taxes — by lifting the lid on property tax levies.