Kate Poss

This Is Whidbey was founded by Kate Poss for readers who are interested in cultivating our island’s quality of life, including its land, sea, and air; its people, plants, and animals; and the bodies, minds, and spirits of its inhabitants. You may know Kate from her work in island libraries through May of 2016. Her background includes a career in newspaper reporting in Los Angeles for various weeklies and dailies, including The Los Angeles Times. She was a frequent contributor to the online Whidbey Life Magazine and still writes for the biannual print magazine.

Photo illustrating City of Langley's innovative zoning reforms which permit multiple families to share the high cost of land.

In-Home Suites—a community solution for affordable rentals

Seeking remedies for providing affordable rentals on Whidbey Island, a group of innovative folks have formed In-Home Suites.

August 5, 2024