Latest Curated Headlines from Oak Harbor and North Whidbey

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The City has been awarded three million dollars in grants to support the Mulberry Village Affordable Housing Project being developed by the Opportunity Council.

WHIDBEY ISLAND PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT: The Whidbey Island Public Hospital District’s Board of Commissioners is seeking a candidate to fill position #2 (open seat). Until February 16, 2026, registered voters residing on Whidbey Island may submit candidate nominations to the Board for appointment consideration.

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The city posted an AI generated video to explain to businesses their responsibilities under the new Business & Occupation tax.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Council members approved lower speed limits on a highway segment to match state safety plans, despite a local resident’s objections; supporters argued the stricter limits target chronic speeders and improve safety.

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.