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Homes damaged, road closed, ferry rocked in wild wind storm
Jan 11, 2024 · The large amount of debris and the storm prompted Island County and the Sheriff’s Office to close West Beach Road between Swanton Road and Happy Lane. Some curious passersby and a Whidbey News-Times reporter were struggling to stand still as the wind tried to push them away.
Obituaries - Whidbey News-Times
David Charles Engle of Coupeville passed away in Bothell, WA on November 29th, 2024 surrounded by his family. Read Story
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Coupeville - Whidbey …
Apr 26, 2024 · A passerby saw the body on Highway 20 just south of the intersection with Main Street in Coupeville and called 911. The crash marks the fourth fatality and second hit-and-run pedestrian-related fatality on Whidbey Island in less than a month.
More budget cuts ahead for Coupeville schools - Whidbey News …
Mar 5, 2024 · More financial struggles are ahead for the Coupeville School District, which was recently placed on a financial watch list and faces $1.66 million in budget cuts next school year, Financial Director Brian Gianello told the school board last week.
Coupeville seeks to fill two positions | Whidbey News-Times
Jan 26, 2024 · The Town of Coupeville has been without a planning director or a clerk treasurer since November 2023, according to Mayor Molly Hughes. Clerk Treasurer Jennifer Carpenter and Planning Director Jesse Davis — who started on Oct. 17 to replace Donna Keeler— both left for personal reasons, the mayor said.
Coupeville port seeks input on development district levy
Oct 4, 2024 · Community members are invited to provide input for the Port of Coupeville’s Industrial Development District — or “IDD” — levy rate for the 2025 tax year. The public hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, while the board of commissioners will finalize their decision with a vote on Nov. 13.
Coupeville-to-Port Townsend ferry route will wait ... - Whidbey …
Jun 21, 2022 · In what will likely come as no surprise to Whidbey Islanders at this point, it will be some time before the Coupeville-Port Townsend ferry route is running two boats again. Washington State Ferries officials announced during a public meeting held last week that the route won’t see full service restored until next spring.
Sports - Whidbey News-Times
The Coupeville High School varsity volleyball squad swept host Orcas Island off the court Tuesday. Read Story