WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Andrea Downs, South Whidbey school board member and CADA executive director, launched a Democratic campaign for Island County auditor, emphasizing election integrity, efficient grant spending, and listening before making changes.
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The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Thu., Jan. 29, 2026, including messages from ICD Chair Jennifer Haase Morris, Island County Commissioners Janet St. Clair and Melanie Bacon, State Representative Dave Paul, and US Representative Rick Larsen.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The City Council’s Jan. 27 workshop featured re-appointments of volunteers to several of the City’s boards and advisory commissions, and discussion of a new ordinance adding a section on nepotism to the municipal code.
DAVE PAUL: Writing to you from Olympia as we wrap up the second week of this 60-day session. The focus this year is to address the impact of federal cuts that threaten the well-being of communities across our state, with the greatest harm falling on our most vulnerable neighbors.
DAVE PAUL: Over the last two weeks, I’ve had several, wonderful meetings with constituents from all over our district who came to Olympia.
DAVE PAUL: A quick legislative update from Olympia on our work to protect college affordability in Washington state
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: On Feb. 10, Coupeville residents vote on renewing two school levies that fund programs and facilities, facing criticism over rising costs but strong support from district leaders and advocates.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: WhidbeyHealth’s board hastily fired, then reinstated CEO Nathan Staggs amid staff uproar, financial disputes, alleged retaliation by Commissioner James Golder, outside HealthTech involvement and possible open-meetings violations.