Latest Curated Headlines from Oak Harbor and North Whidbey

Superintendent of Oak Harbor Public Schools Lance Gibbon is taking a new job on July 1 with the Snoqualmie Valley School District. Emily Gilbert has the story in the Whidbey News-Times. Oak Harbor School Board president John Diamond congratulated Mr. Gibbon and noted his successes in an email to the...

The Oak Harbor School Board met in person for the first time since the pandemic started last year on Mar. 8, and were met with protesters and parents who want a return to full-time, in-person school. Emily Gilbert’s report in the Whidbey News-Times includes comment from Superintendant Lance Gibbons. COMMENTARY:...

The City of Oak Harbor is holding a virtual open house to get public comment on a proposed 75-acre sports park at the end of Gun Club Road.

Jessie Stensland reports in the Whidbey News-Times that WhidbeyHealth CEO Ron Telles announced that the Public Health District will be proceeding with a hospital renovation project expected to cost $22.5 million. This despite the district’s “cash poor position” — operating with a negative 1.7 days of cash on hand. Mr....

The Oak Harbor City Council unanimously voted to look into acquiring a sculpture for Windjammer Park, though their public opinion tool shows the public opposes the acquisition.

Kira Erickson reports in the Whidbey News-Times that the Public Hospital District has run out of cash.

The Washington Court of Appeals has affirmed Island County Superior Court Judge Alan Hancock’s decision overturning the City of Oak Harbor’s approval of a low-income housing project downtown.

The Island County Elections office released a list of 66 elective offices that are up for election in 2021. These office range from city and town council positions in Oak Harbor, Langley, and Coupeville to commissioners in a variety of water districts around the county.

Oak Harbor Public Schools has produced a video, available on YouTube and the district’s website, to promote their 2021 Replacement Levy. Ballots have already been mailed, and must be dropped off or postmarked by Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

The City of Oak Harbor has released the agenda and meeting packet for the Jan. 19, 2021 City Council meeting. The meeting will be held virtually, and may be viewed via YouTube. Recordings of the meeting are broadcast on Comcast channel 10. (See the city’s website for details.) No public hearings are scheduled for the meeting, but...