Greenbank News

Gov. Chris Gregoire will be in Skagit County on Sunday at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center for a Skagit Democrats rally for the governor and candidates for the 10th Legislative District.

Jean Gervais visited her daughter's grave just prior to speaking at a sentencing hearing for the woman who got drunk and caused the fatal car wreck last year.

A dispute over whether access to a public beach off Wonn Road in Greenbank is in public or private ownership has prompted growing concern over control of public access throughout Whidbey Island.

While disagreements over property boundaries and right-of-way issues have forced Island County to intervene and put the matter in the hands of the Island County Prosecutor's Office, the squabble boils down to one issue - public access to Whidbey Island's shorelines.

And as the Island's population continues to grow - and access to beaches becomes more difficult - some local residents warn this kind of conflict will happen more frequently and become more contentious than ever.

Proud parents Elise Kostal and Caleb Sousa announce the birth of their daughter, Lila Rose Sousa, on May 30, 2008.

The group called "Save Our Beach" has started a petition drive to preserve the Wonn Road access to the beach at Greenbank.

Emergency calls to the Coupeville Police Department, June 23-29, 2008.

Monday, June 23

12:37 a.m. Assist with patient who was served commitment papers at N Main.

2:14 a.m. Commercial alarm accidentally set off on NW 1st.

8:58 a.m. Report of an employee needing assistance at the back of the hospital.

9:08 a.m. Unsecured premises at S Main. Caller began to go inside but the door was not locked.

11:48 a.m. Request for officer at hospital for an uncooperative patient.

Thank you for your coverage of an important issue for not only the Greenbank community, but neighborhoods throughout our two islands.

Kian Adalaine Tourstone was born to Marney Freestone and Garrett Tournear on May 14, 2008 at the Greenbank Birth Center.

The original and correct name of the so called A"Wonn Road ExtensionA" is Greenbank Road.

A small sampling of islanders is playing the role of Jack against the giant Puget Sound Energy as they attempt to convince voters to create a Whidbey Island Public Utility District to take over electrical ...

The search for a 16-year-old kayaker missing near Whidbey Island ended quickly when the girl was found walking along the beach.

Resident wants to preserve public access Public beach access, or lack thereof, on Whidbey Island is a touchy subject for many longtime residents.

South Enders are in danger of losing a historic beach access in Greenbank. Glen Russell, a Greenbank resident for 35 years, is fighting to stop construction of a brick-and-concrete wall that a couple from ...

Coupeville attorney Craig Platt is challenging longtime Island County Judge Vickie Churchill for her spot on the bench.

There were no surprises in local races during this week's candidate filing period.

' It's just a frame, the skeleton of a home, that rose this weekend at Teronda West in Greenbank, but 6-year-old Chloe can already picture her room.

Guys and Dolls opens Friday Tickets are now on sale for "Guys and Dolls" at the Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd.

' Gas prices topped $4 per gallon on the South End this past week and drivers were not happy.

“We need to show the public this is a sound business proposition and we'll need more time to get the facts before the public”

' Saying they needed more time to convince voters of the merits of a tax increase, Port of South Whidbey commissioners decided this week to back away from an August vote on a proposal to triple the port's ... via Tacoma Daily Index