Covering these government agencies from Oak Harbor and North Whidbey Island.
| Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) | North Whidbey Fire and Rescue District |
| City of Oak Harbor | North Whidbey Pool, Parks and Recreation District |
| Oak Harbor School District | Cemetery District One (Maple Leaf Cemetery) |
OAK HARBOR: Schools levy renewal has support of staff and families
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Community members advocate for the renewal of an Oak Harbor school levy that funds “athletics, arts, small classes, special education, nurses, mental health counselors, librarians, safety enhancements, technology and more.” Election day is February 11.
OAK HARBOR: The Wright Blend: Mayor chats with community over coffee
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Friday morning, community members met with Oak Harbor Mayor Ronnie Wright at Mad Batter Bakehouse on Pioneer Way for a casual conversation about the city’s pressing issues.
OAK HARBOR: We kicked off The Wright Blend (FB)
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: This morning, we kicked off “The Wright Blend: Coffee & Conversation with Mayor Wright.”
OAK HARBOR: Task force to tackle homelessness
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Oak Harbor Mayor Ronnie Wright assembled a task force this week to create a plan for the increasing number of homeless people in the city.
OAK HARBOR: Chamber director let go, board president steps down
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Dannah McCullough, executive director of the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, was let go Tuesday morning, shortly after Steve Bristow, the president of the board, announced his resignation.
OAK HARBOR: Deciding whether to renew the levy (FB)
On February 11, our community will be deciding whether to renew the Oak Harbor Public Schools levy, which helps fund important student programs and services that aren’t fully covered by the state. Renewing the levy will help fill in budget gaps and make sure we can prioritize health and safety...
OAK HARBOR: City to rekindle port district effort
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Funding for Oak Harbor’s future projects may not be attainable without the creation of a port district on North Whidbey.
ISLAND COUNTY: Sheriff, fire chiefs propose a dedicated county fire marshal
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County Sheriff Rick Felici wants someone with more specific qualifications to take over the role of county fire marshal.
OAK HARBOR: City continues Main Street contribution program despite decrease in tax participation
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: The City of Oak Harbor and Oak Harbor Main Street will continue their partnerships for another year.
OAK HARBOR: Financial audit shows overall improvements
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: The results returned from the state auditor’s office for Oak Harbor’s 2023 finances show sweeping improvements compared to 2022.