Latest Headlines from Langley and South Whidbey

SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The Langley City Council split over Edgecliff Drive downzoning meant to protect a bluff and limit density, questioning its science and housing impacts, and ultimately postponed the decision.

SOUTH WHIDBEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT: Here is our most recent drone photo of the aquatic center site.

SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The Langley City Council rejected raising the mayor’s pay at the cost of staff and council stipends, with Mayor Horstman insisting staff compensation takes priority until city finances improve.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: WhidbeyHealth’s 2026 budget projects surpluses, higher patient revenues, added healthcare services, and upgrades in phone and nurse call systems, with financial stability aided by strong Medicare revenue.

SOUTH WHIDBEY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Students finally got to explore their brand-new playground, thanks to our supportive South Whidbey community and the passing of the 2023 bond.

SOUTH WHIDBEY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Prior to every Board Meeting or Workshop, the District posts a SWSD Navigator Newsletter providing notice of School Board Meetings, what is happening in the District and updates in the schools.

SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The Port of South Whidbey is requesting an extra power conduit during Clinton terminal electrification to support future electric passenger ferries, aiming for expansion and operational flexibility.

SOUTH WHIDBEY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Congratulations to our volunteer school board directors. You make a difference!

SOUTH WHIDBEY PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT: We will be lining the courts for the winter as soon as the weather and the contractor’s availability line up.

SOUTH WHIDBEY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Prior to every Board Meeting or Workshop, the District posts a SWSD Navigator Newsletter providing notice of School Board Meetings, what is happening in the District and updates in the schools.