A state law that is meant to protect juveniles from pressure or coercion from police officers has inspired strong feelings in Island County’s law and justice system.
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The Langley City Council decided to begin a search for a new finance director and to create a separate position for a city clerk.
Island County Commissioner Janet St. Clair (D-Camano Island) announced a town hall meeting on broadband internet coverage. The town hall will be held on Oct. 6, 2022.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Fri., Sep. 30, 2022.
State Representative Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor) sent a fundraising email on Fri., Sep. 30, 2022.
The Oak Harbor School Board will make a second attempt at a capital projects bond to bring new school buildings to the district.
Island County has about $9.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funds that commissioners have earmarked for affordable housing projects. The commissioners are now posting a formal request for proposals.
The South Whidbey School Board voted Wednesday night to dissolve the South Whidbey Elementary School South Campus. Starting in September 2023, fifth graders will join grades kindergarten through fourth grade at the elementary school’s northern campus. Sixth graders will move up to the middle school campus at the high school, joining seventh and eighth grades.