Island Transit seeks taxpayer bailout
Island Transit needs a cash infusion, or the free bus system will be forced to cut its service up to 34 percent next year. The shortage is partly a result of a puny 2 percent increase to the Island Transit $8,686,724 budget this year, said Martha Rose, executive director of Island Transit. Insurance, maintenance and other costs are rising at a larger rate, she said. Full Story
Jobs edge up in Island County
The rate of joblessness for Island County mirrored the state's unemployment rate and remained unchanged last April, according to the state Employment Security Department. The unemployment rate in the county, not seasonally adjusted, was 9. Full Story
Grand opening
Enviro/Con and Trucking, Inc., a general contractor involved in onsite preparation and trucking, announces the opening of a new landscaping yard. Products include a wide variety of stones, mulches, and soils. Full Story
Second confirmed case of swine flu on Whidbey
A 12-year-old Oak Harbor Middle School student tested positive for swine flu last week, according to Oak Harbor School District Assistant Superintendent Lance Gibbon. It was the second confirmed case of swine flu, also known as H1N1, in the county. Full Story
Sheriff hosts meeting to talk about sex offender
Island County Sheriff Mark Brown invites the public to an informational meeting to discuss a Level 2 registered sexual offender who will be living in the 1500 block of Lake Drive on Camano Island. The meeting is set for 7 p.m., Tues., June 9 at the Lost Lake clubhouse, located at 1469 Lake Dr. Full Story
Clean Camano coloring contest
Camano Island Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring another island-wide litter pickup Sat., June 6. The event kicks off with a free continental breakfast at the Camano Multipurpose Building, 141 North East Camano, 8:30-10 a.m. Full Story
Now at Studio 271
Hair design stylist and makeup artist Denise Willmaser has joined Studio 271. She brings 15 years experience and has also done professional make-up application for small film, television and model editorials. Full Story
A message from County Assessor Dave Mattens
This has been another year of making significant strides in catching up on the property tax schedule. I am mailing the 2009 Change of Value Notices this year on June 1. This is 25 days earlier than last year and months earlier than in years past. Like before, this accomplishment is due to the commitment and professional pride every staff member in my office holds. Full Story
Semi-finalists for planning director chosen
The Board of Island County Commissioners and Island County Human Resources have narrowed down the county's search for a new planning director to six candidates. Those six will be invited to travel to Coupeville from around the country for interviews before a panel June 18. Full Story
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