This is a great list of what you should grab is you need to evacuate in an instant. Lots of lessons to learn from California…and a lot of things we should all take a moment to be grateful for in our own lives.
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WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County signed a $3.4 million agreement with the state Department of Transportation to widen shoulders on Highway 20, from Race Road to Welcher Road, in 2020. Nearly five years later, the project hasn’t begun.
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: The City of Oak Harbor and Oak Harbor Main Street will continue their partnerships for another year.
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: The results returned from the state auditor’s office for Oak Harbor’s 2023 finances show sweeping improvements compared to 2022.
ISLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Today Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks and Island County Sheriff Rick Felici jointly announce the closure of the investigation into the December 9, 2003 murder of Tamara (“Tammy”) Mattson.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Have a question or comment for Mayor Wright? Join us for The Wright Blend, Coffee and Conversation with Mayor Wright on January 17.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: In one of his first public events since being elected, Bob Ferguson looked towards Whidbey Island.
CAMANO ISLAND FIRE AND RESCUE: After 5 years leading the department, Chief Yengoyan is stepping down effective March 31.