WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County commissioners are looking to expand the number of treatment beds in the Oak Harbor stabilization center from ten to sixteen.
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WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: The state is mandating that Island County create a five-year plan to address low-income housing needs. But the county will have less money than usual to support its goals of supporting affordable housing and reducing homelessness.
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County commissioners are set to approve a 15.3% increase in solid waste tipping fees, which are paid by garbage truck haulers and people bringing their materials to the transfer station in Coupeville.
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County Sheriff Rick Felici wants someone with more specific qualifications to take over the role of county fire marshal.
https://www.facebook.com/981836327283863/posts/1130891655711662This is a great list of what you should grab is you need to evacuate in an instant. Lots of lessons to learn from California…and a lot of things we should all take a moment to be grateful for in our own lives.
https://www.facebook.com/758091889665041/posts/1041009684706592 Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) posted this to her Facebook page on January 11, 2025 7:46 am. Stay safe. We honor your courage and commitment at home and when called out to assist in other emergencies. An engine and crew are headed to California to support...
https://www.facebook.com/758091889665041/posts/1041007094706851 Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) posted this to her Facebook page on January 11, 2025 7:41 am. Last week, Island County was pleased to host Governor-elect Ferguson and his transition transportation subcommittee at the Clinton Community Hall. Ferguson has made it very clear that he will...
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County signed a $3.4 million agreement with the state Department of Transportation to widen shoulders on Highway 20, from Race Road to Welcher Road, in 2020. Nearly five years later, the project hasn’t begun.