Latest Curated Headlines from Oak Harbor and North Whidbey

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Whidbey officials, alarmed by recent ICE violence, debated how to protect residents, ultimately urging cautious compliance during encounters while stressing legal recourse, documentation, and the limits on local law enforcement.

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.

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The Finance Department put together this presentation to help businesses get a clear understanding of their obligations under the new B&O tax.

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.

This is the live streamed video of the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) board meeting of Thu., Jan. 22, 2026.

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: In these installments in the City’s Let’s Talk Finance series, Chas Webster, Finance Manager – Operations and Budget discusses how the City receives property taxes and how they can be used.

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The City Council’s Jan. 20 meeting centered on a discussion of board and commission appointments and nepotism; and an ordinance relating to speed limits on SR20.

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Video from the Jan. 13, 2026 Salary Commission meeting. The commission discussed salary comparables and COLA discussion for Mayor and Council.

BRYAN STUCKY: Thank you to the men and women—both in uniform and in support roles—who show up every day to keep us safe.

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Sandi Peterson has officially been sworn in as the new Councilmember for Seat 6 at the January 6, 2026 council meeting.