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STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT: We are grateful for the strong community engagement and the shared commitment to safe, well-maintained learning environments for students and staff.
Continue Reading CAMANO: Our levy is receiving majority support
STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT: The Stanwood-Camano School Board heard several reports during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.
Continue Reading CAMANO: School Board hears reports from Church Creek Campus, Teach & Learning
STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT: Right now, turnout is tracking well below normal for a school election.
Continue Reading CAMANO: Ballots are out, but many still haven’t been returned.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Oak Harbor council weighed temporary conversions and a future eight-court complex to address pickleball demand, seeking options that add courts quickly while minimizing impacts on tennis and basketball.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The City Council’s Feb. 10 workshop included discussion of the new joint tourism promotion interlocal agreement, the need for pickleball courts within the City, and additions to the police department’s vehicle fleet.
Continue Reading OAK HARBOR: Feb. 10, 2026 City Council workshop [VIDEO]
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Oak Harbor’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission handled elections, a student reappointment, Garden Club and Little League comments, urban forestry and Freedom Park updates, budget briefing, pickleball planning, and future habitat‑policy discussion.
Continue Reading OAK HARBOR: Feb. 9, 2026 Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission [VIDEO]
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The Coupeville Town Council debated—but postponed decisions on—new rules allowing permitted A‑frame signs, balancing accessibility, aesthetics, free‑speech limits, and businesses’ desire for attention‑grabbing sidewalk marketing.
Continue Reading COUPEVILLE: Town council doesn’t sign off an amendent
COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Renewal of these levies will continue funding that supports every student and classroom.
PORT OF COUPEVILLE: Current director Chris Michalopoulos is retiring this May after nine years at the Port.
Continue Reading COUPEVILLE: Port of Coupeville Executive Director Job Search Opens
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Port of South Whidbey approved higher camping and moorage rates in Langley, citing market comparisons and revenue shortfalls at the harbor and campground, with all increases taking effect May 1.
Continue Reading SOUTH WHIDBEY: Port to increase fees for harbor, campground
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Langley may reallocate lodging tax savings to bolster tourism facilities and create grants that support affordable housing and steep utility connection costs for local projects.
Continue Reading LANGLEY: City Council eyes ways to redirect lodging tax revenue
WHIDBEY ISLAND PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT: The Whidbey Island Public Hospital District’s Board of Commissioners is seeking a candidate to fill position #2 (open seat). Until February 16, 2026, registered voters residing on Whidbey Island may submit candidate nominations to the Board for appointment consideration.
Continue Reading WHIDBEY: Commissioner Candidate Nominations Now Open
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Feb. 13, 2026.
Continue Reading ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Feb. 13, 2026]
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County Sheriff Rick Felici, now running as an Independent, faces Langley Police Chief Tavier Wasser, setting up a contest between Felici’s experience and Wasser’s emphasis on communication and modern policing.
Continue Reading ELECTIONS 2026: Island County sheriff to face Langley police chief in election
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County is weighing a draft Deer Lagoon Preserve management plan that tightens access and protections for sensitive habitat, aims to guide other preserves, and drew strong public support.
Continue Reading ISLAND COUNTY: Commissioners consider management plan for Deer Lagoon preserve
RON MUZZALL: With session now more than halfway over and the house-of-origin deadline behind us, it’s a good time to step back and talk about where things stand.
DAVE PAUL: I’ve heard from so many constituents sharing their concerns about the dangerous and harmful actions of the federal government and ICE agents across our country.
Continue Reading LEGISLATURE 2025-26 / DAVE PAUL: LEADING WITH PURPOSE / UPCOMING TOWN HALL
The following is a list of bills proposed in the 2025-26 legislative session for which Sen. Ron Muzzall is the prime sponsor.
Continue Reading LEGISLATURE 2025-26: Bills Sponsored by Sen. Ron Muzzall
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