Karina Andrew reports: The Port of Coupeville was recently awarded almost $5 million from the Washington State Public Works Board to expand broadband internet access in Central Whidbey. Expansion of fiber optics infrastructure is expected to help level inequities in education, business and healthcare as households that have long been...
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Arlington, visited Whidbey Island on Tuesday to stop by the sites of two local projects for which he has earmarked nearly half a million dollars in federal funding. The appropriations bill has passed the House and is awaiting review by the Senate. If passed, the bill...
Island County Commissioners voted to approve the Port of Coupeville’s application for funding through the State’s Rural County Economic Development Fund. This year, the commissioners decided to focus on funding projects related to broadband. Commissioner Melanie Bacon said this is a “huge priority” for the board. See the story by...
