The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District Commissioners will ask voters for an increase of 22 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation this February. Commissioner Matt Simms said, “To me, that’s the fundamental decision that we make in a time like this: Do we keep doing a great job of...
Langley City Council has voted to implement a new vaccination policy that requires all city employees to be either vaccinated or be tested weekly and wear a mask at all times. Councilmember Dominique Emerson put forth the idea saying “there is a need for the public to be safe when...
At the suggestion of South Whidbey School Board member Damian Greene, the board decided to vote two months early on a decision about renewing Superintendent Moccia’s contract for another three years. His reason for moving up the vote was due to concerns about possible electoral turnover of the board and...
The City of Langley’s Chief of Police Don Lauer is retiring after having served over 5 years in his position. Langley Mayor Scott Chaplin said “I have been very impressed with him and the city is losing a true gem of a person and of a police chief. He will...
During last Wednesday’s City Council workshop, Mayor Bob Severns floated the idea of rebuilding the windmill that used to be in Windjammer Park. He commented that the city council said it would be rebuilt when it was torn down in 2017. Councilmember Jim Woessner reports being approached by a grassroots...
Karina Andrew writes in her story in the Whidbey News-Times that “more than 90% of employees in all Whidbey school districts are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to data from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.” Coupeville School District Superintendent Steve King said, “We are pleased that everyone in...
Oak Harbor has reached an agreement with developer Pacific North Group, Inc., headed by Scott Thompson, that allows for flexibility in, among other things, adhering to city code concerning the filing of final plats for the development of a housing project on the hill above Walmart. The City Council approved...
Island Time: Maintenance & Operations Levy “For” and “Against” Committees Sought The South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District sent the following email on Tuesday, November 23, 2021: Replacement M & O Levy-“For” & “Against” Committees On the February 2022 ballot, registered South Whidbey voters will be asked to consider funding...
