Covering these government agencies from Coupeville and Central Whidbey Island.
| Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) | Town of Coupeville |
| Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue District | Port of Coupeville |
| Cemetery District No. 2 (Sunnyside Cemetery) | Coupeville School District |
COUPEVILLE: Walkway projects move forward
After some waiting, the walkway improvements on Front Street and Main Street in Coupeville will finally happen.
CENTRAL WHIDBEY: Welcome newest firefighter
The Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue District welcomed a new firefighter on their Facebook page. Oscar Wolken is the first of four new hires authorized under the levy lid lift approved by voters in Nov. 2023.
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COUPEVILLE: The Current – News for April 2024
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.
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COUPEVILLE: Meet superintendent finalists
COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Join us on April 8th and 9th in the Coupeville Middle School Performing Arts Center to meet each of our four superintendent finalists.
COUPEVILLE: Former superintendent among those looking to lead school district
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The Coupeville School District has selected four finalists to replace Superintendent Steve King. One of them is King’s predecessor, Jim Shank.
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COUPEVILLE: Mar. 27, 2024 Board of Commissioners Meeting [VIDEO]
Video recording of the Port of Coupeville board meeting of Mar. 27, 2024.
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WHIDBEY: WhidbeyHealth Hospice services get a new building
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The board of Whidbey Island’s public hospital district voted last week to purchase a 3,100-square-foot building at 101 Northeast Birch Street in Coupeville.
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COUPEVILLE: Coupeville schools want input on cuts (WNT)
The Coupeville School District is seeking community input that will be used to inform upcoming budget decisions, which are due by the end of July.
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CENTRAL WHIDBEY: Fire and Rescue District March 2024 Meeting [VIDEO] (CWIFR)
This is the live streamed video of the Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue District board meeting of Thu., Mar. 14, 2024.
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CENTRAL WHIDBEY: New fire station unveiled (WNT)
Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue dedicated the newly-renovated Station 53.
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COUPEVILLE: The Port has a new District 3 commissioner (WNT)
The Port of Coupeville Board of Commissioners chose Martin Vandepas, a farmer, to be the commissioner of District 3.
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COUPEVILLE: More budget cuts ahead for Coupeville schools (WNT)
More financial struggles are ahead for the Coupeville School District, which was recently placed on a financial watch list and faces $1.66 million in budget cuts next school year, Financial Director Brian Gianello told the school board last week.
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WHIDBEY: Feb. 15, 2024 Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) Board Meeting [VIDEO] (WIPHD)
This is the live streamed video of the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) board meeting of Thu., Feb. 15, 2024.
COUPEVILLE: District secretaries overworked after cuts (WNT)
Secretaries working in the Coupeville School District are overworked and concerned about the wellbeing of their coworkers and students.
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COUPEVILLE: The Current – News for February 2024 (PoC)
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.
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COUPEVILLE: Teachers air grievances over pay, contract (WNT)
Teachers and other educators in the Coupeville School District have little confidence in the financial future of the organization or its leadership.
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COUPEVILLE: Town seeks to fill two positions (WNT)
The Town of Coupeville has been without a planning director or a clerk treasurer since November 2023, according to Mayor Molly Hughes.
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COUPEVILLE: Letter from Coupeville Education Association (CSD)
The Whidbey News-Times ran a story in their Wed., Jan. 31, 2024 edition regarding complaints by the teachers’ union about pay and contracts with the Coupeville School District. The union sent a letter to the school board, which was discussed during the Thu., Jan. 25, 2024 board meeting.
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COUPEVILLE: Port finds old fuel leak (WNT)
The installation of a new underground fuel tank for the Port of Coupeville Wharf is currently on hold following the discovery of diesel and gasoline contamination under the site, which might cost the port thousands of dollars to remediate.
COUPEVILLE: King to leave school district (WNT)
Coupeville School District Superintendent Steve King announced that he will resign at the end of the school year, with his last day being June 28, 2024.
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COUPEVILLE: The Current – News for January 2024 (PoC)
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.
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COUPEVILLE: Port commissioner Callahan announces resignation (WNT)
After first withdrawing from the race for commissioner of the Port of Coupeville Board and then deciding to accept his victory at the November election, John Callahan announced his resignation from his District 3 commissioner position, but not due to health concerns.
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WHIDBEY ISLAND: Luncheon with WhidbeyHealth CEO Nathan Staggs and Hospital Commissioner James Golder (THE OLD GOATS)
WhidbeyHealth CEO Nathan Staggs and Hospital Commissioner James Golder will be the guest speakers at the Old Goats monthly luncheon, to be held Fri., Dec. 15, 2023. RSVP to roseteam@whidbey.com.
COUPEVILLE: Letter: Candidate concedes with sadness (ANGELA EWERT/WNT)
Angela Ewert, who ran for Commissioner in district 3 of the Port of Coupeville, wrote a letter to the editor conceding the race to her opponent, John Callahan.
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COUPEVILLE: The Current – News for December 2023 (PoC)
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.
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COUPEVILLE: John Callahan will remain on port board (WNT)
Prior to the election, John Callahan announced he was withdrawing from the race for commissioner of the Port of Coupeville Board and endorsed his opponent, Angela Ewert. But now, he has changed his mind.
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COUPEVILLE: Port maintains IDD levy rate [VIDEO] (WNT)
Last Wednesday, the Port of Coupeville Board of Commissioners voted to maintain the Industrial Development District — or “IDD” — levy rate for the 2024 tax year.
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HOSPITAL DISTRICT: Board Agenda for WhidbeyHealth – November 2023 (WIPHD)
WhidbeyHealth emailed the agenda for the Nov. 14, 2023 board meeting of the Hospital District board of commissioners.
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CENTRAL WHIDBEY: Election results as of Nov. 9 (VIP)
Election results for Central Whidbey offices and measures as of Nov. 9, 2023. Data comes from the Secretary of State’s website.
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NORTH WHIDBEY: Election results as of Nov. 9 (VIP)
Election results for North Whidbey offices as of Thu., Nov. 9, 2023. Data comes from the Secretary of State’s website.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Election results as of Nov. 9 (VIP)
Election results for South Whidbey offices and measures as of Nov. 9, 2023. Data comes from the Secretary of State’s website.
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NORTH WHIDBEY: Election night results (VIP)
Election night results for North Whidbey offices. Data comes from the Secretary of State’s website.
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CENTRAL WHIDBEY: Election night results (VIP)
Election night results for Central Whidbey offices and measures. Data comes from the Secretary of State’s website.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Election night results (VIP)
Election night results for South Whidbey offices and measures. Data comes from the Secretary of State’s website.
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HOSPITAL DISTRICT: Notice of Public Hearing on Nov. 14, 2023 (WHIDBEYHEALTH)
WhidbeyHealth published legal notice of their Nov. 14, 2023 budget hearing.
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WHIDBEY ISLAND: Rose challenges ex-husband for hospital seat (WNT)
An incumbent member of the board for the Whidbey Island Hospital District is facing an unusual opponent in the election — his ex-wife.
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COUPEVILLE: We need your help! (MEG OLSON)
Coupeville mayoral candidate Meg Olson sent out an email to supporters asking them to share two videos about her campaign on Nov. 1, 2023.
COUPEVILLE: The Current – News for November 2023 (PoC)
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.
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COUPEVILLE: Town mayor candidates debate at forum (WNT)
Ferries, Growlers and deer birth control were among the topics discussed by incumbent Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes and challenger Meg Olson at Wednesday’s mayoral candidates forum.
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COUPEVILLE: Mayor Candidates Forum [VIDEO] (CCoC)
The Coupeville Chamber of Commerce hosted a Mayor of Coupeville Candidates Forum on Wed., Oct. 25, 2023 at the Coupeville Rec Hall.
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COUPEVILLE: Central Whidbey Candidate Forum [VIDEO] (LWV)
The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island (LWVWI) live-streamed a candidate forum via YouTube on Fri., Oct. 20, 2023. The forum featured candidates for Mayor of Coupeville, Coupeville School Board, and Commissioners for the Port of Coupeville.
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COUPEVILLE: Interviews with Mayor candidates [VIDEO] (VOTER INTERESTS)
The Voter Interests Project continues our Candidate Interviews 2023 series with an interview of a candidate for Coupeville School District Director, Position 1. We invited Leann Leavitt and Charles Merwine to do interviews.
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COUPEVILLE: Interviews with School District Position 1 candidates [VIDEO] (VOTER INTERESTS)
The Voter Interests Project continues our Candidate Interviews 2023 series with an interview of a candidate for Coupeville School District Director, Position 1. We invited Leann Leavitt and Charles Merwine to do interviews.
COUPEVILLE: Asset management top issue in port race (WNT)
Two candidates for an open seat on the Port of Coupeville Board of Commissioners have similar priorities for the district.
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COUPEVILLE: Interview with Port of Coupeville District 3 candidate [VIDEO] (VOTER INTERESTS)
The Voter Interests Project continues our Candidate Interviews 2023 series with an interview of Angela Ewert, candidate for Port of Coupeville Commissioner, District 3.
CENTRAL WHIDBEY: In Our Opinion: Fire levy lid lift is an investment in safety (WNT)
The Whidbey News-Times published an editorial recommending voters approve the fire district’s levy lid lift.
COUPEVILLE: Bookseller challenges mayor (WNT)
A Coupeville mayoral candidate challenging the incumbent wants to make some changes to the town structure.
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WHIDBEY ISLAND: Retired nurse, marketing specialist vie for hospital board (WNT)
A health care professional is challenging a marketing specialist for her seat on the WhidbeyHealth Board of Commissioners.
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COUPEVILLE: Wharf work underway (WNT)
After nearly four years, construction work on the substructure of the historic Coupeville Wharf is finally underway.
COUPEVILLE: Current commissioner quits port race (WNT)
Though it is too late to officially withdraw from the race, a current Port of Coupeville commissioner has announced that he does not intend to continue in the position and endorsed his opponent in the upcoming general election.
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COUPEVILLE: Merwine, Leavitt tout similar goals for schools (WNT)
Transparency, mental health and safety are areas of need identified by two candidates who are making their debut on the ballot for the Coupeville School Board race — Leann Leavitt and Charles Merwine.
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COUPEVILLE: Port seeks advisory committee members (WNT)
The Port of Coupeville is seeking community members who are passionate about Central Whidbey’s historic properties to join citizen advisory committees.
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CENTRAL WHIDBEY: Community invited to learn more about fire levy lid lift (CWIFR)
Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue invites the community to learn more about the fire levy lid lift that will be on the November 7, 2023, general election ballot. The purpose of the lid lift is to improve emergency services.
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COUPEVILLE: The Current – News for October 2023 (PoC)
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.
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COUPEVILLE: Perera, Ford vie for school board (WNT)
David Ford and incumbent Alison Perera are vying for the fourth seat in the Coupeville School Board in the upcoming general elections.
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WHIDBEY ISLAND: Letter: League asks for questions for candidate forums (CARLA GRAU-EGERTON/WNT)
Carla Grau-Egerton, forum committee chair for the League of Women Voters Whidbey Island, is seeking questions for their upcoming forums.
HOSPITAL DISTRICT: Board Agenda for WhidbeyHealth – September 2023 (WHIDBEYHEALTH)
WhidbeyHealth emailed the agenda for the Sep. 21, 2023 board meeting of the Hospital District board of commissioners.
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COUPEVILLE: School boards matter (ALISON PERERA)
Coupeville School District Director candidate Alison Perera posted about why school boards matter.
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COUPEVILLE: The Current – News for September 2023 (PoC)
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.
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WHIDBEY ISLAND: Interview with WhidbeyHealth Commissioner Position 1 candidates [VIDEO] (VOTER INTERESTS)
The Voter Interests Project continues our Candidate Interviews 2023 series with an interview of the candidates for Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) Commissioner, Position 1: Marion Jouas and Morgan Cooper.
COUPEVILLE: Two candidates file for Port Commissioner position (WNT)
Two candidates stepped forward to vie for a seat on the Port of Coupeville Board of Commissioners during a special filing period earlier this month.
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WHIDBEY ISLAND: Interview with WhidbeyHealth Commissioner Position 4 candidate Greg Richardson [VIDEO] (VOTER INTERESTS)
The Voter Interests Project continues our Candidate Interviews 2023 series with an interview Commissioner Greg Richardson, running unopposed to retain his seat on the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) board of commissioners.
COUPEVILLE: School budget cuts approved in 4-1 vote (WNT)
Despite strong objections from some members of the community, painful reductions to the Coupeville School District 2023-24 budget will move forward.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Elections Office sets special candidate filing period (WNT)
Some Central Whidbey residents interested in running for public office have an opportunity next week to get their names on the general election ballot.
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PORT OF COUPEVILLE: The Current – News for August 2023 (PoC)
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.
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CENTRAL WHIDBEY: Higher call volumes (CWIFR)
Higher call volumes and overlapping calls are leading to longer response times. Fire levy lid lift would fund four additional personnel to respond to calls.
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COUPEVILLE: Port’s airport venture cost thousands (WNT)
The Port of Coupeville spent over $45,000 in taxpayer money in a failed attempt to purchase the A.J. Eisenberg Airport.
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HOSPITAL DISTRICT: Board Agenda for WhidbeyHealth – July 2023 (WHIDBEYHEALTH)
WhidbeyHealth emailed the agenda for the July 20, 2023 board meeting of the Hospital District board of commissioners.
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PORT OF COUPEVILLE: The Current – News for July 2023 (PoC)
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.
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CENTRAL WHIDBEY: Pro/Con Volunteers Sought (CWIFR)
The Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue District is seeking volunteers to write the PRO and CON statements for their November 2023 levy lid lift ballot measure.
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COUPEVILLE: Dean of students loses job in budget cuts despite outcry (WNT)
A community outcry to save the job of Coupeville School District’s longtime dean of students failed to persuade school leaders.
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COUPEVILLE: Front Street to become one-way [VIDEO] (SWR)
In a move intended to make downtown Coupeville safer and more pedestrian friendly, the Coupeville Town Council approved a resolution Tuesday to make Front Street a one-way street, with traffic heading west.
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COUPEVILLE: Water main construction forthcoming (WNT)
Construction is likely to begin soon on a new water line connecting several Central Whidbey residences impacted by PFAS contamination to Coupeville town water.
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COUPEVILLE: Restroom destroyed in vandalism fire (WNT)
Ongoing vandalism in Coupeville escalated this weekend when a vandal set a fire in a public restroom located inside a historic barn.
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CENTRAL WHIDBEY: New Chief’s Message (CWIFR)
Central Whidbey Fire Chief Jerry Helm explained the need for their levy lid lift ballot measure in the district’s Summer 2023 newsletter.
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WHIDBEYHEALTH: Checking the pulse of Whidbey’s health care in 2023 (THIS IS WHIDBEY)
New WhidbeyHealth CEO Nathan Staggs and four others updated the public at a Rural Health Care Forum on June 22, 2023.
COUPEVILLE: Schools announce budget cuts (WNT)
The newest round of budget cuts in the Coupeville School District affects paraeducators and the farm manager, while eliminating the dean of students position.
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COUPEVILLE: Town considers property purchase (WNT)
The town of Coupeville has submitted a letter of intent to purchase a parcel of land downtown.
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COUPEVILLE: Public process forthcoming on Johnson lot (WNT)
Coupeville elected officials decided to initiate a public process to determine the best use for a downtown lot.
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CENTRAL WHIDBEY: Fire levy set for ballot (WNT)
Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue will ask voters for a levy lid lift in the general election this November.
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HOSPITAL DISTRICT: Agenda for May 18, 2023 board meeting (WHIDBEYHEALTH)
WhidbeyHealth emailed the agenda for the Jun. 15, 2023 board meeting of the Hospital District board of commissioners.
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WHIDBEYHEALTH: Rural Health Care Forum, June 22, 2023
The Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) announced an event on their Facebook page and Twitter feed on Sun., Jun. 11, 2023.
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COUPEVILLE: Port commissioners vote not to purchase airport (WNT)
In a surprise move, the Port of Coupeville commissioners voted Friday not to purchase the Oak Harbor airport after all.
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COUPEVILLE: Bookstore owner challenges town mayor (WNT)
A Front Street business owner will challenge longtime Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes in the general election this November.
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COUPEVILLE: Port meeting about airport canceled (WNT)
A special meeting set by the Port of Coupeville for Wednesday afternoon has been canceled.
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COUPEVILLE: Port gets loan for airport (WNT)
At least one Port of Coupeville commissioner may be getting cold feet regarding the agency’s pending purchase of the A.J. Eisenberg Airport.
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COUPEVILLE: Mayor ‘disappointed’ with ferry agency [VIDEO] (WNT)
Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes wrote a letter to Washington State Ferries expressing her disappointment over the state agency’s decision to delay restoring the Coupeville-Port Townsend route to two-boat service.
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COUPEVILLE: Town supports jet noise study [VIDEO] (WNT)
Coupeville Town Council approved a letter in support of a grant application the Sound Defense Alliance has submitted to research the effects of military aircraft noise pollution on human health and wellbeing.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Filing Week 2023
The Voter Interests Project tracks the candidate filings for offices in Island County for the November 2023 elections. Updated daily.
COUPEVILLE: School District makes budget cuts (WNT)
Coupeville School District administrative staff will not see cost of living adjustments this coming school year as the district undergoes a round of significant budget cuts.
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COUPEVILLE: Airport hearing sparks lively debate (WNT)
A public hearing that the Port of Coupeville hosted this week regarding its impending purchase of the A.J. Eisenberg Airport drew a large crowd of community members.
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HOSPITAL DISTRICT: Agenda for May 18, 2023 board meeting (WHIDBEYHEALTH)
WhidbeyHealth emailed the agenda for the regularly-scheduled board meeting of the Hospital District board of commissioners. The meeting will be held from 12:00 – 2:00 PM on Thu., May 18, 2023 via Zoom webinar.
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COUPEVILLE: Port financing of airport remains unclear (WNT)
Less than a month out from their projected closing date, Port of Coupeville commissioners still aren’t sure how they plan to pay for the A.J. Eisenberg Airport.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Offices on the Ballot (Updated May 7)
Below is a list of the Island County elected officials whose positions are on the ballot in 2023.
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PORT OF COUPEVILLE: The Current – News for May 2023 (PoC)
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.
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HOSPITAL DISTRICT: Agenda for May 4, 2023 work session (WHIDBEYHEALTH)
WhidbeyHealth emailed the agenda for the regularly-scheduled board meeting of the Hospital District board of commissioners. The meeting will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Thu., May 4, 2023 via Zoom webinar.
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PORT OF COUPEVILLE: Coupeville port set public hearing on airport acquisition (WNT)
In the wake of a veritable flood of feedback and questions from the public, Port of Coupeville commissioners agreed to hold a public hearing regarding their pursual of the A.J. Eisenberg Airport in Oak Harbor.
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PORT OF COUPEVILLE: Port to mull airport funding options (WNT)
The Port of Coupeville continues taking steps to secure ownership of the A.J. Eisenberg Airport, though it has yet to nail down one important component: the funds to make the purchase.
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HOSPITAL DISTRICT: Agenda for Apr. 20, 2023 board meeting (WHIDBEYHEALTH)
WhidbeyHealth emailed the agenda for the regularly-scheduled board meeting of the Hospital District board of commissioners. The meeting will be held from 12:00 – 2:00 PM on Thu., Apr. 20, 2023 via Zoom webinar.
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OAK HARBOR CITY COUNCIL: Council approves airport interlocal agreement [VIDEO] (WNT)
The Oak Harbor City Council has passed an interlocal agreement to provide the Port of Coupeville with funds for airport rehabilitation projects after delaying the decision at a previous meeting.