WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Oak Harbor seeks a larger lodging tax grant for marina debt service to avoid utility tax hikes, sending the request back to the advisory committee during its 45-day review.
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STANWOOD CAMANO NEWS: The district ended 2024-25 with small revenue growth but a tighter fund balance as higher costs and the loss of federal COVID relief offset increased state funding. Other funds remained mostly stable, and the board honored outgoing president Al Schreiber while welcoming newly elected member John Russell.
DAVE PAUL: It was great to see so many friends and neighbors at the event.
DAVE PAUL: Students from Haller Middle School wrote to me to about their concerns for the environment, transportation, and climate change.
JANET ST. CLAIR shared a post from Congressman Rick Larsen (D-WA) on Nov. 21, 2025.
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The Langley City Council rejected raising the mayor’s pay at the cost of staff and council stipends, with Mayor Horstman insisting staff compensation takes priority until city finances improve.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Coupeville School District’s post-pandemic attendance and test scores dropped significantly. Leaders aim to raise both by 10% using early intervention and engaging, supportive strategies for families and students.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: WhidbeyHealth’s 2026 budget projects surpluses, higher patient revenues, added healthcare services, and upgrades in phone and nurse call systems, with financial stability aided by strong Medicare revenue.