WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: When state Rep. Dave Paul met with Island County and Oak Harbor leaders regarding Ituha Stabilization Facility on 10th Ave. last week, it was a conversation of substance abuse, mental health services and homelessness in terms of both capital projects and policies.
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The Stanwood-Camano School District sent their weekly newsletter on Fri., Aug. 30, 2024. with a message from the Superintendent, an announcement about their new website, and a school board update.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Aug. 30, 2024.
The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Tue., August 30, 2024, including messages from Janet St. Clair, Melanie Bacon, Marie Shimada, Dave Paul, Clyde Shavers, and Rick Larsen.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The state predicts the county’s population will grow from the current 87,000 people to nearly 103,000 in 20 years. The bulk of the housing for population increases is planned for urban areas, which in Island County largely means Oak Harbor.
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: A community-led emergency preparedness group in the Village by the Sea is searching for more volunteers.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Christopher Swiger will begin negotiations to become the permanent chief of North Whidbey Fire and Rescue. The decision comes after two years of interim limbo and much anticipation from the North Whidbey crew.
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: During a meeting on Wednesday, the South Whidbey School District Board of Directors voted to petition the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to allow the district to increase the expenditures for the 2023-24 school year by $550,000.