Latest Curated Headlines from Oak Harbor and North Whidbey

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Voters will have a choice between two Oak Harbor City Council candidates who have distinct philosophies over homelessness, crime, housing and other key issues facing the community: James Marrow and Brit Kraner.

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Video of Mayor Ronnie Wright’s State of the City address, delivered to the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce on Thu., Sep. 18, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners didn’t attend a Langley City Council meeting this week after all.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Sen. Ron Muzzall had concerns about grants to protect Double Bluff forest, support Oak Harbor Marina

CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Construction on the planned roundabout at SR20 and Fakkema Road will begin on Mon., Sep. 22, 2025.

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.