Sen. Ron Muzzall (R-Oak Harbor) was appointed to the Washington State Senate after the resignation of Sen. Barbara Bailey (R-Oak Harbor) in September 2019. He was sworn into office on October 18, 2019. Muzzall ran for election to his seat in 2020, facing then-Island County Commissioner Helen Price Johnson. Muzzall...
Retiring Rep. Norma Smith (R-Clinton) sent a farewell email from her official account, outlining her thoughts on recent developments in Olympia and the upcoming legislative session.
Rep. Dave Paul’s campaign emailed their followers about Paul’s committee assignments and legislative priorities for the 2021 session.
The City of Oak Harbor has released the agenda and meeting packet for the Jan. 5, 2021 City Council meeting.
Jessie Stensland reports in the Whidbey News-Times that the state Department of Health has temporarily taken over contact tracing from Island County.
Jessie Stensland at the Whidbey News-Times reports that the Board of County Commissioners has awarded $220,000 in grants for 2021. The grants, which are funded by a 2% excise tax on lodging rentals, are intended to promote tourism in Island County.
Emily Gilbert reports in the Whidbey News-Times on a legislative forum held by the Oak Harbor School District with 10th District legislators on Friday, Dec. 19. The school board outlined their legislative priorities, including mental health care and special education funding.
The Whidbey News-Times reports: “Several Oak Harbor High School teachers criticized the school board” over changes to its reopening plan.
