Latest Curated Headlines from Oak Harbor and North Whidbey

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Video of the City Council meeting of Tue., Sep. 17, 2025.

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Mayor Wright will present the State of the City this Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

BRYAN STUCKY: For those who did not receive it, here is the latest construction schedule that was mailed regarding the Fakkema roundabout.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Local business owner (and Oak Harbor City Councilor) Bryan Stucky wrote an opinion piece on the difficulties of bring big business to a small city.

BRYAN STUCKY: Highway 20 is a state highway. Which means the decision to place a roundabout at this specific area is a state decision, NOT the city.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The city of Langley is being drawn into a disagreement between Island County and Oak Harbor officials over the ongoing comprehensive plan updates.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: City utility rates for Oak Harbor residents are projected to increase by about 25% from 2025 to 2030, reversing a recent trend of decreased rates.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A retired Navy physician has withdrawn her candidacy for a seat on the board that governs WhidbeyHealth.

North Whidbey Fire & Rescue is proud to share our updated website, designed to better support our mission and core values while providing easy access to public information and education.

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The City Council approved a total of $475,000 in funding for the 2026 Lodging Tax / Tourism Promotion grants.