Thanks to Katie and Kayla from Planned Parenthood for traveling to Olympia to speak with me. I appreciate your advocacy for improving support systems for sexual assault survivors.
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WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The Oak Harbor City Council granted a developer a two-year extension of an agreement related to a large-scale housing development on the hillside above the Safeway and Walmart.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: As the Oak Harbor City Council prepares to make a vote on the proposed business and occupation — or B&O — tax next month, Deputy City Administrator and Finance Director David Goldman returned to the council chambers with a new option.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A second attempt to pass laws that would regulate artificial intelligence has stalled at the Washington Legislature.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: On top of adding career firefighters and a new fire station, the Oak Harbor Fire Department is hoping to beef up its capabilities and save more lives by offering paramedic services rather than emergency medical technicians, or EMTs, only.
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Plans for the interior of a proposed aquatic facility are starting to take shape and color.
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: The visiting judge in a civil case challenging a mask mandate at the Island County Elections Office didn’t hesitate to express irritation or admonish attorneys during a hearing Tuesday morning.
The City of Oak Harbor released information on Fire Chief Travis Anderson’s proposal on emergency services.