Latest Curated Headlines from Oak Harbor and North Whidbey

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: James P. Marrow has officially joined the Oak Harbor City Council.

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Video of the Dec. 17, 2024 City Council meeting

While there is no doubt others even more deserving, I’d still like to say a heartfelt Thank you to those who voted.

Are you registered to vote? Election Day is coming up on February 11 and a levy renewal for Oak Harbor Public Schools will be on the ballot. The deadline to register to vote is February 3. You can register to vote online, by mail, or in person at the Island...

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: After receiving seven applications for the open Oak Harbor City Council seat, council members have whittled the competition to four to be interviewed at next week’s meeting.

Last year we discussed a B&O tax. While it was primarily for police, there was also in the language being proposed that it could be used for other items. Multiple options were discussed with one of them concentrating on businesses that grossed over 1 million. After some debate, the city...

Oak Harbor Public Schools is asking voters to consider renewing a local levy on February 11 to provide funding for student programs and services not covered under “Basic Education” or underfunded by the state. The current OHPS levy expires at the end of 2025 and will need to be approved...

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Video of the City Council meeting of Dec. 9, 2024

The City of Oak Harbor will host two B&O (Business and Occupation) Tax Talks on December 18 at 1:00pm and 6:00pm virtually.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Last week in a 5-1 vote, the city council approved Ordinance 2013 to allow all-terrain vehicles or ATVs on city streets.