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CAMANO: Community Connections – Apr. 4, 2025
The Stanwood-Camano School District sent their weekly newsletter on Fri., Apr. 4, 2025, announcing results from their community survey.
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CAMANO: School Board superintendent survey (FB)
Reminder that the Stanwood-Camano School Board is currently gathering feedback via a quick community survey as it determines the next steps for district leadership. With our interim superintendent currently in place, your voice is essential in shaping the future of our schools. Take the survey today: https://www.stanwood.wednet.edu/school-board/superintendent-survey This survey is…
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CAMANO: Family Friday Message – Mar. 28, 2025
The Stanwood-Camano School District sent their weekly newsletter on Fri., Mar. 28, 2025.
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OAK HARBOR: New owners of cinema aim to build community
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Bryan and Carrie Stucky announced they are taking ownership of the Oak Harbor Cinemas.
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OAK HARBOR: School board candidate information session (FB)
Thinking about making a difference in our schools? Oak Harbor Public Schools has several School Board positions up for election this November! Join us for an Information Night to learn more about what it means to serve as a board member, the responsibilities involved, and how you can contribute to…
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OAK HARBOR: Latest look at Crescent Harbor Elementary [VIDEO] (FB)
We’re thrilled to share the latest look at the new and improved Crescent Harbor Elementary — and wow, what a difference a few months makes! From steel framing to walls going up, it’s incredible to see our vision turning into reality. Thanks to the State of Washington and the Department…
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COUPEVILLE: The Port’s monthly newsletter, “The Current,” is out this week (FB)
The Port’s monthly newsletter, “The Current,” is out this week. If you’d like to receive news + events in your inbox or, you can sign up on our website: https://portoc.org
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ELECTIONS 2025: Offices on the Ballot
Below is a list of the Island County elected officials whose positions are on the ballot in 2025.
COUPEVILLE: Assistant principal returns from leave
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: One of two Coupeville High School/Middle School administrators placed on a “non-disciplinary leave pending an investigation” in December is returning to work, but the other one remains missing in action.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: SWSD Navigator Newsletter (Apr. 3, 2025)
Prior to every Board Meeting or Workshop, the South Whidbey School District posts a SWSD Navigator Newsletter on ParentSquare providing notice of School Board Meetings, what is happening in the District and updates in the schools.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Fire/EMS board meeting, Apr. 10, 2025 (FB)
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Design discussed for aquatic recreation center
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Plans for the interior of a proposed aquatic facility are starting to take shape and color.
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ISLAND COUNTY / JANET ST. CLAIR: Advocating for ferries in Olympia (FB)
I spent the day in Olympia working closely with colleagues from Kitsap (Oran Root) and San Juan (Justin Paulsen) Counties to advocate for our WSDOT ferry system. (Missing our fearless leader from Vashon Island – Amy Drayer) The challenges facing our ferries include replacement of an aging fleet; lowering emissions…
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ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Apr. 4, 2025]
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Apr. 4, 2025.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Help Prioritize Parks, Rec & Open Space Plan, Financing
Island County is taking a survey on prioritizing proposals for parks, recreation, and open space, and giving away a $250 gift certificate to one participant.
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LEGISLATURE 2025-26 / DAVE PAUL: College in the High School (FB)
On Tuesday we had a great work session on College in the High School in the House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee, which is linked below. This is a terrific program that is helping thousands of students earn college credit while they are still in high school. I also want…
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LEGISLATURE 2025-26 / RON MUZZALL: Math is Hard?
State Senator Ron Muzzall (R-Oak Harbor) posted an article about state budget proposals to his legislative website on Fri., Apr. 4, 2025.
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LEGISLATURE 2025-26 / DAVE PAUL: Town hall recap, budgets & dual credits bill (FB)
Thanks again to everyone who came to our town hall meeting on March 15; it was great to see so many of you there! In my latest video update I discuss some of the themes that came up. Your questions were thoughtful, and constructive discussions about important issues are always…
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