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CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The City of Oak Harbor invites you to a virtual open house to learn more about the redevelopment of Downtown & Waterfront District.

We could not have asked for better questions and conversations at last week’s “The Wright Blend-Coffee (tacos) & Conversation with Mayor Wright!” Thanks to our residents for showing up! A few items discussed were potholes, the Comprehensive Plan, fiber optics, homeless services, the Hilton project, Public Records, and more. Thank...

State Sen. Ron Muzzall, R-Oak Harbor, voted in support of the 2025–27 transportation budget, citing long-overdue investments in public safety,  including, for the first time ever, dedicated funding to begin addressing the growing number of suicides at Deception Pass Bridge.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The state Department of Health filed a notice of intent to assess a civil fine of $22,400 against WhidbeyHealth Medical Center in Coupeville for failing to correct a series of deficiencies.

OAK HARBOR SCHOOL DISTRICT: Share your thoughts by filling out our Community Facilities Priorities Survey by May 13.

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Join us for Community Catch Up, a special one-hour event designed to bring together local partners, leaders, programs, groups, and residents. This month: Oak Harbor Public Works.

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Join us on May 16 for Coffee and Conversation with Mayor Wright at Honeymoon Bay Coffee Roasters in Oak Harbor.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Candidate filing period is just around the corner for a general election that has the potential to transform the leadership of municipal government on Whidbey Island.

Mayor Ronnie Wright and City Administrator Sabrina Combs joined Representative Dave Paul in Olympia for the signing of House Bill 1791, which expands the flexibility of city funds, making it easier for cities to respond to local needs without raising taxes. A special thanks to Deputy City Administrator & Finance...

Big smiles and even bigger fun at Olympic View Elementary School today! The new accessible playground is officially open! Students in the Life Skills class participated in a ribbon-cutting and then enjoyed their new playground. It is equipped with soft mats and ramps to allow for students of mobility levels...