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STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT: The Stanwood-Camano School Board presented a Shining Star award and heard several reports during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.
Continue Reading CAMANO: School board honors Shining Stars, hears district reports
CAMANO ISLAND FIRE AND RESCUE DISTRICT: Chief Allen, Cpt. Mezzone and Mechanic Sears are at the Pierce Manufacturing facility in Appleton, WI, completing pre-build paperwork and finalizing construction details for the new engine.
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?
This is the live streamed video of the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) board meeting of Thu., Jan. 22, 2026.
Continue Reading WHIDBEY: Jan. 22, 2026 Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) Board Meeting [VIDEO]
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: In these installments in the City’s Let’s Talk Finance series, Chas Webster, Finance Manager – Operations and Budget discusses how the City receives property taxes and how they can be used.
Continue Reading OAK HARBOR: Let’s Talk Finance – Property Tax [VIDEO]
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The City Council’s Jan. 20 meeting centered on a discussion of board and commission appointments and nepotism; and an ordinance relating to speed limits on SR20.
Continue Reading OAK HARBOR: Jan. 20, 2026 City Council meeting [VIDEO]
This is the live streamed video of the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) board meeting of Thu., Jan. 22, 2026.
Continue Reading WHIDBEY: Jan. 22, 2026 Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) Board Meeting [VIDEO]
COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT: This levy provides funding for programs and positions not funded, or underfunded, by the state.
Continue Reading COUPEVILLE: What does Proposition 1 mean for students?
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
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Vandalism and rising maintenance costs prompted Langley to cut hours at downtown public restrooms, sparking council concern over access while officials point to limited staffing and a few alternative facilities.
Continue Reading LANGLEY: Vandalism limits public restroom access
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: South Whidbey schools advance a major 2027 renovation, adding an inclusive playground and mixed traditional/all-gender restrooms, drawing criticism from one activist but support from district leaders and students.
Continue Reading SOUTH WHIDBEY: School bond update brings up restrooms again
SOUTH WHIDBEY FIRE/EMS DISTRICT: South Whidbey Fire/EMS is excited to announce the completion of our new Fire Training Center located at St.36 on Bayview Rd
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County may cap all county roads at 45 mph after a detailed study, adjusting limits on specific Whidbey and Camano segments and holding public hearings.
Continue Reading ISLAND COUNTY: Commissioners may set max speed limit
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
DAVE PAUL: You can testify on bills in Olympia or remotely, sign in for or against bills in committee, or submit written testimony as part of the official legislative record!
Continue Reading LEGISLATURE 2025-26 / DAVE PAUL: Consider participating!
RON MUZZALL: Introduced SB 6266 to restore and clarify the authority of the Washington State Auditor to access records necessary to conduct authorized audits of state agencies and programs.
Continue Reading LEGISLATURE 2025-26 / RON MUZZALL: Moves to fix audit access gap blocking oversight
RON MUZZALL: The 2026 legislative session is underway. The coffee is strong, the calendars are full, and Olympia is busy again with big ideas and decisions that matter.
Continue Reading LEGISLATURE 2025-26 / RON MUZZALL: The 2026 session begins
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