Latest Curated Headlines from Oak Harbor and North Whidbey

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...

The City of Oak Harbor has released the agenda and meeting packet for the Jan. 5, 2021 City Council meeting.

Emily Gilbert reports in the Whidbey News-Times on a legislative forum held by the Oak Harbor School District with 10th District legislators on Friday, Dec. 19. The school board outlined their legislative priorities, including mental health care and special education funding.