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STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT: The Stanwood-Camano School Board heard several reports during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.
Continue Reading CAMANO: School Board hears reports from Church Creek Campus, Teach & Learning
STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT: Right now, turnout is tracking well below normal for a school election.
Continue Reading CAMANO: Ballots are out, but many still haven’t been returned.
STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT: Ballots are waiting on kitchen counters waiting to be returned.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Video from the Jan. 27, 2026 Salary Commission meeting. The commission discussed salary comparables and COLA discussion for Mayor and Council.
Continue Reading OAK HARBOR: Jan. 27, 2026 Salary Commission meeting [VIDEO]
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: In their Feb. 3, 2026 meeting, the City Council approved a change to the municipal code regarding nepotism on boards and advisory commissions and re-appointed members of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Continue Reading OAK HARBOR: Feb. 3, 2026 City Council meeting [VIDEO]
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The City has been awarded three million dollars in grants to support the Mulberry Village Affordable Housing Project being developed by the Opportunity Council.
Continue Reading OAK HARBOR: City Secures Grants for Affordable Workforce Housing Project
PORT OF COUPEVILLE: Work has begun to replace the old doc and install a new, custom-built dock. Your IDD tax dollars at work!
Continue Reading COUPEVILLE: Construction work has begun at the Wharf
WHIDBEY ISLAND PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT: WhidbeyHealth has partnered with Island County Department of Emergency Management to support their Emergency Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation Survey.
Continue Reading WHIDBEY: Commissioner Candidate Nominations Now Open
COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Ballots can be returned to official drop boxes any time before February 10 and 8:00 p.m.
Continue Reading COUPEVILLE: Make sure your vote is counted!
WHIDBEY ISLAND PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT: WhidbeyHealth has partnered with Island County Department of Emergency Management to support their Emergency Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation Survey.
Continue Reading WHIDBEY: Commissioner Candidate Nominations Now Open
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
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Feb. 6, 2026.
Continue Reading ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Feb. 6, 2026]
WHIDBEY ISLAND PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT: WhidbeyHealth has partnered with Island County Department of Emergency Management to support their Emergency Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation Survey.
Continue Reading WHIDBEY: Commissioner Candidate Nominations Now Open
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Jan. 30, 2026.
Continue Reading ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [Jan. 30, 2026]
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
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 Rep. Dave Paul is the prime sponsor.
Continue Reading LEGISLATURE 2025-26: Bills Sponsored by Rep. Dave Paul
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