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AROUND THE REGION
STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT: After voters rejected the previous Capital Levy in 2022, the district consistently received feedback from voters who said maintaining a stable overall school tax rate (combining local bonds and levies) at a lower total rate than 2022 is a priority. We listened to that feedback.
Continue Reading CAMANO: What will this Safety & Infrastructure Levy cost?
The Stanwood-Camano School District sent their weekly newsletter on Fri., Jan. 9, 2026, including information about their Feb. 2026 levy measure.
Continue Reading CAMANO: Community Connections – Jan. 9, 2026
STANWOOD CAMANO NEWS: Stanwood‑Camano’s school board studied public meetings and records laws amid a surge in records requests, learning that emails, texts, and social media can be public records requiring careful handling.
Continue Reading CAMANO: School board reviews rules on open public meetings, public records requests
BRYAN STUCKY: Thank you to the men and women—both in uniform and in support roles—who show up every day to keep us safe.
Continue Reading OAK HARBOR / BRYAN STUCKY: National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Sandi Peterson has officially been sworn in as the new Councilmember for Seat 6 at the January 6, 2026 council meeting.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The City Council’s Jan. 6, 2026 meeting opened with the swearing-in of newly elected councilors. The council heard a presentation from the Oak Harbor Main Street Association, selected a Mayor Pro Tempore for 2026, passed a resolution for emergency repairs to the City’s marina, and approved two agreements and the purchase of motorcycles for the police department.
Continue Reading OAK HARBOR: Jan. 6, 2026 City Council meeting [VIDEO]
COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT: In Coupeville, local funding makes up about 16% of the district’s budget.
Continue Reading COUPEVILLE: School districts rely on local funding
COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Coupeville School District will have two levy renewals on the February 10, 2026 ballot.
Continue Reading COUPEVILLE: Two levy renewals on the February 10, 2026 ballot
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Coupeville’s insurer paid $285,000 to settle former clerk treasurer Jennifer Carpenter’s harassment and discrimination lawsuit against Mayor Molly Hughes, which was dismissed with prejudice; Hughes and the town admitted no wrongdoing.
Continue Reading COUPEVILLE: Town settles harassment lawsuit for $285K
SOUTH WHIDBEY FIRE/EMS DISTRICT: Our Mission articulates the purpose and focus of the District
Continue Reading SOUTH WHIDBEY: Fire district mission statement
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Three new Langley councilmembers—Savannah Erickson, Dominique Emerson and Thomas Gill—prioritize affordable housing, financial sustainability, possible levy lid lift, fair mayor pay, walkability, environmental protection and open communication.
Continue Reading LANGLEY: New city council members share priorities, ideas
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Langley council reversed an earlier downzoning decision, retaining RS7200 zoning on Edgecliff Drive after a divisive debate over housing affordability, environmental protection, and outgoing members’ final votes.
Continue Reading LANGLEY: Downzoning effort no longer moving forward
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Jan. 16, 2026.
Continue Reading ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Jan. 16, 2026]
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Prosecutor Greg Banks asked Judge Christon Skinner to step aside from Tracy Abuhl’s mask‑mandate election case over party and conflict concerns, but Skinner rejected the motion and set the case for jury trial.
Continue Reading ISLAND COUNTY: Judges’ Christmas party leads to recusal request
JANET ST. CLAIR shared a post from the Island County Public Health Department.
Continue Reading ISLAND COUNTY / JANET ST. CLAIR: Thank you to our CHAB volunteers and staff
The following is a list of bills proposed in the 2025-26 legislative session for which Rep. Dave Paul is the prime sponsor.
Continue Reading LEGISLATURE 2025-26: Bills Sponsored by Rep. Dave Paul
The following is a list of bills proposed in the 2025-26 legislative session for which Rep. Clyde Shavers is the prime sponsor.
Continue Reading LEGISLATURE 2025-26: Bills Sponsored by Rep. Clyde Shavers
The following is a list of bills proposed in the 2025-26 legislative session for which Sen. Ron Muzzall is the prime sponsor.
Continue Reading LEGISLATURE 2025-26: Bills Sponsored by Sen. Ron Muzzall
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