Covering these government agencies from Langley and South Whidbey Island.
| Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) | South Whidbey Fire/EMS |
| City of Langley | South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District |
| South Whidbey School District | Port of South Whidbey |
LANGLEY: Vandalism limits public restroom access
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Vandalism and rising maintenance costs prompted Langley to cut hours at downtown public restrooms, sparking council concern over access while officials point to limited staffing and a few alternative facilities.
WHIDBEYHEALTH: Hospital board fires CEO, reverses decision during dramatic meeting
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: WhidbeyHealth’s board hastily fired, then reinstated CEO Nathan Staggs amid staff uproar, financial disputes, alleged retaliation by Commissioner James Golder, outside HealthTech involvement and possible open-meetings violations.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: School bond update brings up restrooms again
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: South Whidbey schools advance a major 2027 renovation, adding an inclusive playground and mixed traditional/all-gender restrooms, drawing criticism from one activist but support from district leaders and students.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: New fire training center
SOUTH WHIDBEY FIRE/EMS DISTRICT: South Whidbey Fire/EMS is excited to announce the completion of our new Fire Training Center located at St.36 on Bayview Rd
WHIDBEY: Jan. 22, 2026 Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) Board Meeting [VIDEO]
This is the live streamed video of the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) board meeting of Thu., Jan. 22, 2026.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: CERT training opportunities
SOUTH WHIDBEY FIRE/EMS DISTRICT: Island County Emergency Management has some upcoming Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training opportunities.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Fire district mission statement
SOUTH WHIDBEY FIRE/EMS DISTRICT: Our Mission articulates the purpose and focus of the District
LANGLEY: New city council members share priorities, ideas
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Three new Langley councilmembers—Savannah Erickson, Dominique Emerson and Thomas Gill—prioritize affordable housing, financial sustainability, possible levy lid lift, fair mayor pay, walkability, environmental protection and open communication.
LANGLEY: Downzoning effort no longer moving forward
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Langley council reversed an earlier downzoning decision, retaining RS7200 zoning on Edgecliff Drive after a divisive debate over housing affordability, environmental protection, and outgoing members’ final votes.
ISLAND COUNTY: South Whidbey port received grant extension for housing feasibility study
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The Island County Commissioners extended a partially used grant to the Port of South Whidbey for a fairgrounds housing feasibility study but will let an older capital grant lapse amid funding gaps, management concerns, and unresolved zoning and partnership issues.