Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue may soon seek a levy lid lift to pay for additional full-time firefighters to meet rising demand for emergency services.
Karina Andrew
After three years, long-planned rehabilitation projects are finally moving forward at Coupeville’s historic wharf.
Permits were granted to the Port of Coupeville to replace and repair degraded caps and piles that make up the wharf’s substructure at the end of year.
Island County’s Regional Transportation Planning Organization is one of 16 Washington organizations that will receive federal money for road safety project planning. …IRTPO received $403,200 to create a safe streets master plan.
Last week, the Coupeville Town Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the creation of the Coupeville Creative District, one of the final steps in an application process that has been ongoing for more than a year.
King tides that caused severe flooding on Whidbey last month and prompted Island County commissioners to issue a declaration of emergency are expected to return at the end of the week.
The North Whidbey Fire and Rescue District purchased two new fire engines using funds from a levy lid lift approved by voters in 2020.
At a recent Island County Board of Commissioners work session, commissioners said that no government entities have made a firm commitment to own and operate the airport, despite the county’s offer of financial assistance.
The Port of Coupeville has found a new District 3 commissioner. John Callahan officially joined the board after taking his oath of office Oct. 28.