CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The Oak Harbor City Council’s November 18, 2025 meeting covered amendments to the city’s business & occupation tax, a chronic nuisance ordinance, and grant awards for promoting tourism.
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WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Oak Harbor approved wide-ranging fee hikes to catch up on overdue adjustments, aiming for regular future reviews while balancing affordability and justifying each increased charge.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Video recording of the November meeting of the Oak Harbor Arts Commission.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Josh Pitts, new Coupeville planning director, blends expertise in historic preservation with a focus on balancing growth, heritage, and local challenges like sea level rise and housing.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Oak Harbor Marina Commission discussed dredging delays, safety map updates, pumpout services, facility upgrades, membership bylaw changes, and upcoming projects, with ongoing government shutdown impacting major progress.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Commission reviewed Scenic Heights Trail maintenance, bike speed safety, and pickleball court conversions; debate focused on balancing facility improvements, costs, sport needs, and future expansion in Oak Harbor.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Oak Harbor Historic Preservation Commission received a $20,000 grant for preservation work. November’s meeting is cancelled; progress updates and planning set for January 2026.
TOWN OF COUPEVILLE: The Town of Coupeville is looking to fill seats on the Planning Commission.