Latest Curated Headlines from Oak Harbor and North Whidbey

Several residential construction projects in various stages of completion will add more than 500 housing units to Oak Harbor. Also, a downtown business is getting a major facelift. Emily Gilbert has all the details on the various projects that are underway. On the Ballot in 2021: Oak Harbor City Council...

Oak Harbor City Council members unanimously chose a design concept for the first phase of the city’s future regional sports park.

Whidbey News-Times reporter Emily Gilbert reports the Oak Harbor School Board members voted to select an interim superintendent to replace Superintendent Lance Gibbon. Board President John Diamond said this will prevent rushing a search for a permanent superintendent. On the Ballot in 2021 Director John Diamond (position 4) Director Erik...

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.