CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The City Council’s Jan. 20 meeting centered on a discussion of board and commission appointments and nepotism; and an ordinance relating to speed limits on SR20.
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CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Video from the Jan. 13, 2026 Salary Commission meeting. The commission discussed salary comparables and COLA discussion for Mayor and Council.
BRYAN STUCKY: Thank you to the men and women—both in uniform and in support roles—who show up every day to keep us safe.
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.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Coupeville’s insurer paid $285,000 to settle former clerk treasurer Jennifer Carpenter’s harassment and discrimination lawsuit against Mayor Molly Hughes, which was dismissed with prejudice; Hughes and the town admitted no wrongdoing.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Sandi Peterson has officially been sworn in as the new Councilmember for Seat 6 at the January 6, 2026 council meeting.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The City Council’s Jan. 6, 2026 meeting opened with the swearing-in of newly elected councilors. The council heard a presentation from the Oak Harbor Main Street Association, selected a Mayor Pro Tempore for 2026, passed a resolution for emergency repairs to the City’s marina, and approved two agreements and the purchase of motorcycles for the police department.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Oak Harbor plans expedited emergency repairs at Oak Harbor Marina after a Dec. 16 storm heavily damaged F dock and breakwater panels, with temporary safety measures in place and full repairs expected to start in February.