WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Two doctors are vying to sit on a board that will decide the future of Whidbey Island’s hospital public district, which employs more than 700 people and runs a critical access hospital, eight outpatient locations and three EMS stations.
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: In her quest for re-election, an incumbent on the South Whidbey School Board faces a challenger with contrasting ideas about what’s best for the school district.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County will raise building permit fees by 40% in 2026 and 20% in 2027 to address budget deficits, with future annual inflation adjustments.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Oak Harbor approved a $133,118 feasibility study for a long-planned recreation center, emphasizing community engagement and economic growth as consultants begin design and planning phases.
The Island County Democrats posted a list of their preferred candidates in Island County’s 2025 elections.
STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT: The Safety & Infrastructure Levy will appear on the February 10 ballot.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Two first-time election seekers are facing off for a position on the board of officials who govern the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District.
