Community members interrupted the August 25 South Whidbey School Board meeting by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Board member Damian Greene was the only board member to stand and join in. Board Member Brook Willeford pointed out that it was a disruption to interrupt the meeting while they were discussing...
Rep. Dave Paul’s campaign email account (dave@votedavepaul.com) sent the following email on Tue. Aug. 31, 2021: Friends, Thanks to all that donated yesterday–your support is incredible. We need to raise just $1025 today. Can you chip in $25 before tonight’s deadline? (Editor’s Note: donation link omitted here.) Sincerely, Dave
Rep. Dave Paul’s campaign email account (dave@votedavepaul.com) sent the following email on Mon. Aug. 30, 2021: Friends, Tomorrow is a critical fundraising deadline. We are the #1 priority for outside groups that want to flip a seat in the state legislature and roll back protections for the LGBTQ community, women’s...
Rep. Dave Paul’s campaign email account (dave@votedavepaul.com) sent the following email on Sat. Aug. 28, 2021: Friends, Over the last three years, I’ve met with many of you to learn more about community priorities. It’s very important to me that I listen to constituents and collaborate with community groups when developing...
Island County is taking action to stop people from camping on the beach alongside the road at Ebey’s Landing. The County Commissioners were informed there has been an explosion of unregulated campers who are leaving garbage, gray water and animal feces behind on the pristine beach. A local resident told...
The North Whidbey Pool, Park and Recreation District commissioners voted to authorize Commissioner Jay Cochran to sign a contract with Northwest Thermal Hydronics, LLC to replace the 39-year-old boiler for the Pool. However, the commissioners have not yet figured out how to fund the $152,460 price tag. Commissioner Cochran said...
Langley’s current street cafe ordinance allows outdoor dining between May 1 and Sept. 30. Mayor Scott Chaplin said at least one restaurant owner and the Langley Chamber of Commerce had approached him about extending outdoor dining beyond the summer months. He said he was hoping a one-year commitment could be...
The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to purchase a subscription to a software company that will aid the district in complying with public records requests related to social media. For the details, see the story by Kira Erickson in the South Whidbey Record. On...
