State lawmakers from the 10th Legislative District secured appropriations for Whidbey Island projects for workforce housing, a library remodel, expansion of a behavioral health stabilization center and a feasibility study for an indoor sports complex.
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Island County District Court Judge Bill Hawkins announced this week that he plans to retire. His resignation is effective May 31.
The Port of Coupeville Board of Commissioners chose Martin Vandepas, a farmer, to be the commissioner of District 3.
Despite some hitches in communication, the city of Oak Harbor is seemingly on track to receive funding from the Conservation Futures Program to protect a waterfront property from development.
Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) sent an email to constituents on Mar. 7, 2024 with information about a request for public input from Island County Public Works.
With the Monday, March 4 announcement by Judge William Hawkins that he will retire on May 31, 2024, the process for filling the Island County District Court vacancy is underway.
