WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: A planned low-income housing development in Oak Harbor was recently awarded a $3.7 million grant from the state, but more funds will be needed before construction can begin.
Counties
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Jan. 24, 2025.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Jan. 17, 2025.
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.
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 Sheriff Rick Felici wants someone with more specific qualifications to take over the role of county fire marshal.
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.
This 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.