Cemetery District 1 Commissioner Mark Forbes likes a Maple Leaf Cemetery program to accept donated trees to be planted in memory of passed loved ones. The Cemetery plans to plant about 100 Emerald cedar trees along the edge of the grounds along Regatta Drive. Jessie Stensland has the story with...
More that 100 people signed a letter asking Oak Harbor Public Schools administrators to drop the district’s mask mandate. The letter was read aloud to the school board during their April 26. Reporter Emily Gilbert has the story with the details. On the Ballot in 2021: OAK HARBOR School District...
The city of Langley is considering the sale of a 340 square foot oddly shaped piece of property the city owns down by the marina. A condition of the sale would involve a subsequent transfer of the property to the Port of South Whidbey. At the council meeting on Monday,...
Coupeville’s port commissioners are considering a port-specific tax that could bring in up to $7.5 million for capital improvements and repairs at its properties, by creating an industrial development district (IDD). The IDD would allow the port to levy funds without voter approval. Projects under consideration include seismic stabilization and...
A recent survey assessing South Whidbey’s interest in an aquatic center received over 1,700 responses. South Whidbey Parks Commissioner Matt Simms lauded the survey and touted the preliminary designs received from the district’s consulting team, saying “We want this facility to be sustainable.” Kira Erickson has the story in the...
Two South Whidbey Fire/EMS commissioner positions are on the ballot this year.
Whidbey News-Times reporter Emily Gilbert reports the Oak Harbor School Board members voted to select an interim superintendent to replace Superintendent Lance Gibbon. Board President John Diamond said this will prevent rushing a search for a permanent superintendent. On the Ballot in 2021 Director John Diamond (position 4) Director Erik...
Superintendent of Oak Harbor Public Schools Lance Gibbon is taking a new job on July 1 with the Snoqualmie Valley School District. Emily Gilbert has the story in the Whidbey News-Times. Oak Harbor School Board president John Diamond congratulated Mr. Gibbon and noted his successes in an email to the...
