WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County will raise building permit fees by 40% in 2026 and 20% in 2027 to address budget deficits, with future annual inflation adjustments.
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WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Oak Harbor approved a $133,118 feasibility study for a long-planned recreation center, emphasizing community engagement and economic growth as consultants begin design and planning phases.
The Island County Democrats posted a list of their preferred candidates in Island County’s 2025 elections.
STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT: The Safety & Infrastructure Levy will appear on the February 10 ballot.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Discerning the needs versus the wants of North End firefighters is the challenge awaiting two commissioner candidates.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Linda Gipson, retired chief nursing officer, filed as a write-in candidate against Dr. Mark Borden.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Two first-time election seekers are facing off for a position on the board of officials who govern the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District.