The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District has been trying to construct a public pool on the South End of Whidbey Island. They have partnered with the South Whidbey Parks and Aquatics Foundation, which has committed to raising the necessary funding for the construction. Recently, Commissioner Matt Simms and Foundation...
The Port of Coupeville commissioners passed a motion to encourage Island County to purchase the Oak Harbor airport that came on the market this year with a price tag of $2.1 million. Port Commissioner John Mishasek said of the motion, “I think it leaves the door open to go any...
The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District board of commissioners is mulling over a few options for replacing their current levy which expires in 2022. The levy pays for the maintenance and operation of the parks, trails, facilities, recreational programming and staff wages. The proposed rates the commissioners are looking...
The Port of Coupeville commissioners unanimously voted to create an Industrial Development District that will allow the Port District to levy taxes without voter approval. This is the first step in a process of which there are several more steps to accomplish. The Port has identified more that $13 million...
The Oak Harbor School Board approved a 22 year bond that will be on the ballot in February 2022. The bond funds will be used to build three new elementary schools, a new transportation center, and a new HomeConnection/Hand-in-Hand early Childhood Learning Center. For more details on exactly what this...
Three proposed levies totaling nearly $18.5 million passed a first reading by the Coupeville School Board. A second reading is scheduled for the November board meeting. The levies are for capital projects, school district technology and operations. For a breakdown of the proposed levies, and an estimate on how much...
Patrick Kennedy and Mike Seraphinoff have stepped forward to run for the Port of Coupeville Board Position 3 that will be vacant this year. Incumbent Mohammad Mostafavinassab is not seeking reelection. Kennedy says his priority would be to enhance the Port’s current assets. He said, “I understand several years back...
Whidbey Health board member Kurt Blankenship is facing off against James Golder for the Board’s position #2. Former Idaho state rep. Golder talked about addressing underpaid hospital workers and overpaid administrative staff. Golder said “increasing staff wages would boost their currently low morale and help restore islanders’ trust in the...
