Latest Headlines from Coupeville and Central Whidbey

The Coupeville Town Council considers how to move forward with two proposals for the Johnson lot on Main St.

The Public Hospital District’s board of commissioners fired WhidbeyHealth CEO Ron Telles amid staff turmoil and the hospital’s financial difficulties.

The Whidbey News-Times published an editorial criticizing the inaction of the Hospital District’s board of commissioners.

In the midst of turmoil from a no-confidence vote and the firing of executives, WhidbeyHealth administration last week released a brief statement on its restructuring plan.

North Whidbey voters rejected the Oak Harbor School District bond measure, but all other Whidbey measures were approved.

The three hospital administrators who were the target of a “no-confidence” vote still have their jobs, but four other members of the executive team do not.

Medical staff for the Whidbey Island Hospital District held a vote of no confidence in CEO Ronald Telles and two other members of the administration last week.

The Oak Harbor School District’s $184M bond measure is failing; measures in the Coupeville and South Whidbey school districts and South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District are passing.

Our complete coverage of the Feb. 2022 election, with lots of info to help you decide.

Oak Harbor School board member Erik Mann, Oak Harbor Superintendent Karst Brandsma, Coupeville Superintendent Steve King, and South Whidbey Superintendent Jo Moccia Karina Andrew reports that the League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island hosted a forum consisting of Oak Harbor Schools Superintendent Karst Brandsma and Board member Erik Mann,...