Latest Curated Headlines from Oak Harbor and North Whidbey

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Some local leaders proposed responses to perceived problems associated with the nonprofit.

NORTH WHIDBEY FIRE AND RESCUE: Looking for at least 4 individuals who want to help in developing our strategic plan.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Continued declines in student enrollment could impact the Oak Harbor School District’s budget this school year and the next several.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The Oak Harbor City Council adopted the city’s first business and occupation tax this week in order to help fund dredging and repair of the city-owned marina.

ISLAND COUNTY ELECTIONS: With approximately 700 votes left to count, Dennis Rochier and Kirk Gasper lead in the election for Whidbey Island Public Hospital District Commissioner, Position 5.

VOTEWA.GOV: Candidate statements from the voters guide for Whidbey Island Public Hospital District Commissioner, Position 5.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Theodore Smith has decided to drop out of the race for a seat on the public hospital district board.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The Oak Harbor City Council remains divided on how to save the deteriorating marina, as months of indecision continue to cost the city.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Exasperated commissioners made a decision that may affect the availability of housing for years.

BRYAN STUCKY: With everything going on with the (relatively) new parks and rec department, I would argue this is one of the most active and impactful boards that we have.