The Board of Island County Commissioners approved the county’s 2025 budget last month, and District 3 Commissioner Janet St. Clair says it was a budget season of challenges and adjustments.
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“The top priorities for our district include addressing housing affordability, supporting small businesses, and safeguarding investments in needed mental and behavioral health programs,” Sen. Ron Muzzall, Legislative District 10, said.
State Representative Clyde Shavers (D-Oak Harbor) posted an article on bills he has pre-filed for the new legislative session.
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WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Public health officials are poised to ask state lawmakers to change the way small public water systems are managed.
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Two people who flouted a mask requirement in the Island County Elections Office and then attempted to have a judge reverse the rule are facing criminal charges.
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Oak Harbor Mayor Ronnie Wright received a notice of violation for building a fence over a foot above city code limits. Now that fixing the fence has been delayed and the code is set to be reviewed by the city council, Wright’s neighbor feels the mayor is abusing his power.
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: After placing two administrators on non-disciplinary leave pending an investigation, the Coupeville School District has hired an interim principal for an undetermined amount of time.