The just completed Legislative session has provided money for some Island County needs. Among the funded items are body cameras for Sheriff Deputies, funds for the Human Services Department and funds for expanding the Didgwalic Wellness Center. Jessie Stensland has the story with all the details.
Earlier this year the Island County commissioners created a community panel to address the lack of equity in vaccine distribution. In response to a panel recommendation, a clinic for Black, indigenous and people of color, or BIPOC, will be held on May 6 at Island Drug in Oak Harbor. No...
Support wanes among Langley city councilmembers for changes to the food truck ordinance. Some business owners, citing empty storefronts in Langley, and disinterest on the part of food truck vendors has taken the wind out of the sails that drove the request for the change. However, Councilmember Emerson commented that...
State Representative Greg Gilday (R-Camano Island) sent the following update from his official email account on Tue., May 4, 2021. Dear Friends and Neighbors, The final gavel on Sunday, April 25, concluded one of the most unique and challenging legislative sessions in state history. Although sometimes difficult to navigate, by-in-large working remotely...
Cemetery District 1 Commissioner Mark Forbes likes a Maple Leaf Cemetery program to accept donated trees to be planted in memory of passed loved ones. The Cemetery plans to plant about 100 Emerald cedar trees along the edge of the grounds along Regatta Drive. Jessie Stensland has the story with...
More that 100 people signed a letter asking Oak Harbor Public Schools administrators to drop the district’s mask mandate. The letter was read aloud to the school board during their April 26. Reporter Emily Gilbert has the story with the details. On the Ballot in 2021: OAK HARBOR School District...
Sen. Ron Muzzall sent out a legislative update to constituents from his official email account on Fri., Apr. 30, 2021. Greetings Friends, The Senate has adjourned after an historic 105-day session. It was notable for many reasons, not the least of which was the virtual nature of the process, but...
Rep. Dave Paul’s campaign email account (dave@votedavepaul.com) sent the following email on Thu., Jan. 28, 2021: Dear Friends, The 2021 Legislative Session adjourned on April 25, and the Legislature made progress on many issues that are important to our community. First and foremost, the Legislature passed several landmark bills that...
