Latest Headlines from Coupeville and Central Whidbey

COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT: The District is seeking applications from District residents interested in being appointed to committees to write the “for” and “against” statements for the Voters’ Pamphlet for the District’s ballot measures to be considered at the February 10, 2026 election.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Two doctors are vying to sit on a board that will decide the future of Whidbey Island’s hospital public district, which employs more than 700 people and runs a critical access hospital, eight outpatient locations and three EMS stations.

The Island County Democrats posted a list of their preferred candidates in Island County’s 2025 elections.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Linda Gipson, retired chief nursing officer, filed as a write-in candidate against Dr. Mark Borden.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Two first-time election seekers are facing off for a position on the board of officials who govern the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District.

The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island held a virtual candidate forum for Coupeville Town Council and Whidbey Island Public Hospital District candidates on Oct. 16, 2025.

The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island held a virtual candidate forum for Coupeville School Board, Langley City Council, and South Whidbey School Board on Oct. 17, 2025.

COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT: This is the presentation given by Superintendent Shannon Leatherwood to the school board regarding two levy measures proposed for the February 2025 ballot.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Coupeville residents received good news about the town’s economic state last week.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Two candidates are campaigning for a seat on the Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue board in a race marked more by camaraderie than competition.