WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Officials are studying new Highway 20 speed limits in Oak Harbor, proposing lower speeds near urban areas and roundabouts, with final decisions expected in 2026 after public notification.
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BRYAN STUCKY: Hwy 20 is a state highway and the state secretary of transportation is the one with ultimate authority to set speed limits.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Video of the City Council Workshop of Tue., Nov. 25, 2025.
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.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Oak Harbor seeks a larger lodging tax grant for marina debt service to avoid utility tax hikes, sending the request back to the advisory committee during its 45-day review.
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.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Mayor Ronnie Wright discusses the new Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The Oak Harbor Police Community Advisory Board meeting discussed the new chronic nuisance and “stay out of designated area” ordinances, potential impacts on crime and public safety, community feedback, future recruitment, upcoming presentations, and the city’s new training facility.