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CAMANO: Community Connections – Jan. 10, 2025
The Stanwood-Camano School District sent their weekly newsletter on Fri., Jan. 10, 2025, with a message about the recent Health & Safety Forum.
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CAMANO: Big changes to Camano Fire
The new year is bringing big changes to Camano Fire. After 5 years leading the department, Chief Yengoyan is stepping down effective March 31. The Board of Commissioners voted to appoint current Assistant Chief Jason Allen to the position of Fire Chief. It’s a big change for all of us.…
CAMANO: School Board starts year with leadership change, continued controversy
The Stanwood-Camano School District Board of Directors held its first meeting of the year Tuesday, Jan. 7, to swear in Ryan Ovenell as interim superintendent, hear an update on district facilities and take public comment.
The Stanwood-Camano School District Board of Directors held its first meeting of the year Tuesday, Jan. 7, to swear in Ryan Ovenell as interim superintendent, hear an update on district
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OAK HARBOR: City continues Main Street contribution program despite decrease in tax participation
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: The City of Oak Harbor and Oak Harbor Main Street will continue their partnerships for another year.
OAK HARBOR: Financial audit shows overall improvements
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: The results returned from the state auditor’s office for Oak Harbor’s 2023 finances show sweeping improvements compared to 2022.
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OAK HARBOR: We are fortunate that our levy provides…
We are fortunate that our levy provides all of the students in our district with art, theater and music education. These programs provide and reinforce the skills that help our students reach their fullest potential. On February 11 Oak Harbor voters will be asked to renew the existing levy that…
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COUPEVILLE: The Current – News for January 2025
The Port of Coupeville publishes an electronic newsletter for the community to stay updated on events, news, and projects at both the Coupeville Wharf and Greenbank Farm.
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COUPEVILLE: Schools impacted by ‘Minority Rape Cult’
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: The suspension of a principal and vice principal in the Coupeville School District is related to their responses to a “Minority Rape Cult” in the high school and a middle school student sharing a video of an alleged sexual assault.
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COUPEVILLE: Interim principal named
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: After placing two administrators on non-disciplinary leave pending an investigation, the Coupeville School District has hired an interim principal for an undetermined amount of time.
LANGLEY: City creates transportation benefit district
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: With a unanimous vote, the Langley City Council decided this week to establish a transportation benefit district as a way to collect more revenue.
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WASHINGTON STATE: Governor-elect Ferguson visits Whidbey to talk about ferries, signals his commitment
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: In one of his first public events since being elected, Bob Ferguson looked towards Whidbey Island.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Superintendent Search – Finalist Candidates – Community Forum on Wednesday, January 15th
South Whidbey School District Superintendent Jo Moccia emailed a letter about the search for her successor.
ISLAND COUNTY – JILL JOHNSON: This is a great list
This is a great list of what you should grab is you need to evacuate in an instant. Lots of lessons to learn from California…and a lot of things we should all take a moment to be grateful for in our own lives.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County, state agree on long-awaited, road-widening project on Central Whidbey
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County signed a $3.4 million agreement with the state Department of Transportation to widen shoulders on Highway 20, from Race Road to Welcher Road, in 2020. Nearly five years later, the project hasn’t begun.
ISLAND COUNTY: CLOSURE OF 2003 COLD CASE: MURDER OF TAMARA (“TAMMY”) MATTSON
ISLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Today Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks and Island County Sheriff Rick Felici jointly announce the closure of the investigation into the December 9, 2003 murder of Tamara (“Tammy”) Mattson.
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LEGISLATURE 2025-26: Bills Sponsored by Rep. Clyde Shavers
The following is a list of bills proposed in the 2023-24 legislative session for which Rep. Clyde Shavers is the prime sponsor.
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WASHINGTON STATE: Governor-elect Ferguson visits Whidbey to talk about ferries, signals his commitment
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: In one of his first public events since being elected, Bob Ferguson looked towards Whidbey Island.
LEGISLATURE 2025-26: Sen. Ron Muzzall shares legislative goals, priorities for upcoming session
“The top priorities for our district include addressing housing affordability, supporting small businesses, and safeguarding investments in needed mental and behavioral health programs,” Sen. Ron Muzzall, Legislative District 10, said.
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