Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Fri., Aug. 12, 2022.
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During their monthly meeting, Port of South Whidbey commissioners discussed potential liability issues that could arise from use of the port-owned fairgrounds while there are no events happening, such as the annual Whidbey Island Fair.
Since Whidbey Island’s first COVID-19 case was identified on March 10, 2020, Island County Human Services secured and spent over $18.3 million in funding to help meet the needs of residents impacted by the pandemic in various ways.
Several Oak Harbor parents voiced their opinions on a proposed policy revision for the Oak Harbor School District that would allow counselors to tell parents that their child is transgender, even if the student does not want them to.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Fri., Aug. 5, 2022.
The Oak Harbor City Council replaced Beth Munns as mayor pro tem after an incident between Munns and members of city staff. The council selected Tara Hizon to replace Munns.