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.
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STANWOOD-CAMANO NEWS: Camano Island Fire & Rescue opened new living quarters at Mabana station, enabling overnight staffing, with a full rebuild planned by 2027, funded by a voter-approved levy.
JANET ST. CLAIR shared a post from Island Transit on Nov. 20, 2025.
DAVE PAUL: The award recognizes his work to make education and career pathways more accessible for students across the state.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Mayor Ronnie Wright discusses the new Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The Oak Harbor Police Community Advisory Board meeting discussed the new chronic nuisance and “stay out of designated area” ordinances, potential impacts on crime and public safety, community feedback, future recruitment, upcoming presentations, and the city’s new training facility.
JANET ST. CLAIR shared a post from the Washington State Association of Counties on Nov. 19, 2025.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The Oak Harbor City Council’s November 18, 2025 meeting covered amendments to the city’s business & occupation tax, a chronic nuisance ordinance, and grant awards for promoting tourism.