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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?
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Whidbey officials, alarmed by recent ICE violence, debated how to protect residents, ultimately urging cautious compliance during encounters while stressing legal recourse, documentation, and the limits on local law enforcement.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The City Council’s Jan. 27 workshop featured re-appointments of volunteers to several of the City’s boards and advisory commissions, and discussion of a new ordinance adding a section on nepotism to the municipal code.
Continue Reading OAK HARBOR: Jan. 27, 2026 City Council workshop [VIDEO]
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The Finance Department put together this presentation to help businesses get a clear understanding of their obligations under the new B&O tax.
Continue Reading OAK HARBOR: Local Business & Occupation Tax Guide [VIDEO]
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Whidbey officials, alarmed by recent ICE violence, debated how to protect residents, ultimately urging cautious compliance during encounters while stressing legal recourse, documentation, and the limits on local law enforcement.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: On Feb. 10, Coupeville residents vote on renewing two school levies that fund programs and facilities, facing criticism over rising costs but strong support from district leaders and advocates.
Continue Reading COUPEVILLE: School levies on the Feb. 10 ballot
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: WhidbeyHealth’s board hastily fired, then reinstated CEO Nathan Staggs amid staff uproar, financial disputes, alleged retaliation by Commissioner James Golder, outside HealthTech involvement and possible open-meetings violations.
Continue Reading WHIDBEYHEALTH: Hospital board fires CEO, reverses decision during dramatic meeting
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Whidbey officials, alarmed by recent ICE violence, debated how to protect residents, ultimately urging cautious compliance during encounters while stressing legal recourse, documentation, and the limits on local law enforcement.
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
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: WhidbeyHealth’s board hastily fired, then reinstated CEO Nathan Staggs amid staff uproar, financial disputes, alleged retaliation by Commissioner James Golder, outside HealthTech involvement and possible open-meetings violations.
Continue Reading WHIDBEYHEALTH: Hospital board fires CEO, reverses decision during dramatic meeting
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Whidbey officials, alarmed by recent ICE violence, debated how to protect residents, ultimately urging cautious compliance during encounters while stressing legal recourse, documentation, and the limits on local law enforcement.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Tracy Abuhl’s felony election-center case is paused as prosecutor and defense ask the appeals court to review Judge Skinner’s recusal and discovery rulings tied to a related mask-mandate dispute.
Continue Reading ISLAND COUNTY: Appeals court to consider judges decisions
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Andrea Downs, South Whidbey school board member and CADA executive director, launched a Democratic campaign for Island County auditor, emphasizing election integrity, efficient grant spending, and listening before making changes.
Continue Reading ISLAND COUNTY: School board member, CADA executive director running for auditor
DAVE PAUL: Writing to you from Olympia as we wrap up the second week of this 60-day session. The focus this year is to address the impact of federal cuts that threaten the well-being of communities across our state, with the greatest harm falling on our most vulnerable neighbors.
Continue Reading LEGISLATURE 2025-26 / DAVE PAUL: Week two done and lots to report
DAVE PAUL: Over the last two weeks, I’ve had several, wonderful meetings with constituents from all over our district who came to Olympia.
Continue Reading LEGISLATURE 2025-26 / DAVE PAUL: Meetings with constituents
DAVE PAUL: A quick legislative update from Olympia on our work to protect college affordability in Washington state
Continue Reading ELECTIONS 2026 / DAVE PAUL: Legislative update from Olympia
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