Support wanes among Langley city councilmembers for changes to the food truck ordinance. Some business owners, citing empty storefronts in Langley, and disinterest on the part of food truck vendors has taken the wind out of the sails that drove the request for the change. However, Councilmember Emerson commented that...
In a presentation to the Langley city council last week, Inge Morascini, the executive director for the Langley Chamber of Commerce said the spring crowds are placing unprecedented pressure on short-staffed small businesses, especially restaurants, who are having difficulty finding workers. Mayor Tim Callison agreed to her request to review...
A recent survey assessing South Whidbey’s interest in an aquatic center received over 1,700 responses. South Whidbey Parks Commissioner Matt Simms lauded the survey and touted the preliminary designs received from the district’s consulting team, saying “We want this facility to be sustainable.” Kira Erickson has the story in the...
Coupeville Town Council is considering partnering with the Whidbey Camano Land Trust (WCLT) to demolish a WW II-era concrete cistern that has not been used for 25 years. Mayor Molly Hughes advocated for taking advantage of WCLT’s willingness to contribute both money and staff for the project. WLCT proposes to...
Take part in an online survey about a building a public pool in South Whidbey.
Kira Erickson reports in the South Whidbey Record that a professor from the University of Washington is proposing a tunnel between Clinton and Mukilteo. He submitted his research and calculations to the Island County Commissioners. Rep. Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor) comments on the proposal.
Citizens of Coupeville are complaining about the deer taking up residence in the town. The city is considering a no-feeding-the-deer ordinance. Kira Erickson reports from the Coupeville Town Council.
The city of Langley has outsourced its Loaned Sculpture Program to the Langley Arts Fund. The program is normally administered by the city’s Arts Commission, which has no active members.
