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Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth)Town of Coupeville
Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue DistrictPort of Coupeville
Cemetery District No. 2 (Sunnyside Cemetery)Coupeville School District
Whidbey News-Times

COUPEVILLE: School levies on the Feb. 10 ballot

Jan 23, 20263 min read
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: On Feb. 10, Coupeville residents vote on renewing two school levies that fund programs and facilities, facing criticism over rising costs but strong support from district leaders and advocates.
Whidbey News-Times

WHIDBEYHEALTH: Hospital board fires CEO, reverses decision during dramatic meeting

Jan 23, 20264 min read
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: WhidbeyHealth’s board hastily fired, then reinstated CEO Nathan Staggs amid staff uproar, financial disputes, alleged retaliation by Commissioner James Golder, outside HealthTech involvement and possible open-meetings violations.
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WHIDBEY: Jan. 22, 2026 Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) Board Meeting [VIDEO]

Jan 22, 20261 min read
This is the live streamed video of the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) board meeting of Thu., Jan. 22, 2026.
Coupeville School District

COUPEVILLE: What does Proposition 1 mean for students?

Jan 21, 20261 min read
COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT: This levy provides funding for programs and positions not funded, or underfunded, by the state.
Coupeville School District

COUPEVILLE: School districts rely on local funding

Jan 16, 20261 min read
COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT: In Coupeville, local funding makes up about 16% of the district’s budget.
Coupeville School District

COUPEVILLE: Two levy renewals on the February 10, 2026 ballot

Jan 13, 20261 min read
COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Coupeville School District will have two levy renewals on the February 10, 2026 ballot.
Whidbey News-Times

COUPEVILLE: Town settles harassment lawsuit for $285K

Jan 9, 20261 min read
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Coupeville’s insurer paid $285,000 to settle former clerk treasurer Jennifer Carpenter’s harassment and discrimination lawsuit against Mayor Molly Hughes, which was dismissed with prejudice; Hughes and the town admitted no wrongdoing.
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COUPEVILLE: The Current – News for January 2026

Jan 6, 20263 min read
The Port of Coupeville publishes an electronic newsletter for the community to stay updated on events, news, and projects at both the Coupeville Wharf and Greenbank Farm.
Coupeville School District

COUPEVILLE: Two replacement levies on the February 10 ballot

Jan 5, 20261 min read
COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Coupeville School District has two replacement levies on the February 10 ballot.
Whidbey News-Times

COUPEVILLE: Town to replace aging water, sewer lines

Dec 19, 20251 min read
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Coupeville will replace 1920s water-sewer lines on Sixth Street, add stormwater fixes and a pedestrian-bike lane in a $148K project planned for completion by spring 2026.