Latest Headlines from Coupeville and Central Whidbey

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Coupeville School District’s post-pandemic attendance and test scores dropped significantly. Leaders aim to raise both by 10% using early intervention and engaging, supportive strategies for families and students.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: WhidbeyHealth’s 2026 budget projects surpluses, higher patient revenues, added healthcare services, and upgrades in phone and nurse call systems, with financial stability aided by strong Medicare revenue.

PORT OF COUPEVILLE: Due to the upcoming holidays, some meetings will be on Tuesdays on Nov. 25 and Dec. 23.

COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT: At last night’s Board Meeting, we proudly swore in Directors Morgan White, Nancy Conard, and Bryan Sherman.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Josh Pitts, new Coupeville planning director, blends expertise in historic preservation with a focus on balancing growth, heritage, and local challenges like sea level rise and housing.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Port of Coupeville Director Chris Michalopoulos will retire in the spring, proud of leading financial recovery, historic preservation, and securing $15 million in funding for the port’s future.

CENTRAL WHIDBEY ISLAND FIRE AND RESCUE DISTRICT: Livestreamed their November 2025 board meeting on their Facebook page.

COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Proud of our Connected Food team for leading the way with fresh, local, and real food for our students.

TOWN OF COUPEVILLE: The Town of Coupeville is looking to fill seats on the Planning Commission.

COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Last night, the Coupeville School Board voted to place two funding measures on the February 10, 2026, ballot.