Covering these government agencies from Langley and South Whidbey Island.
| Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) | South Whidbey Fire/EMS |
| City of Langley | South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District |
| South Whidbey School District | Port of South Whidbey |
SOUTH WHIDBEY: School Board Resolution and Letter in Support of Inclusion, Equity, and Community
The South Whidbey School District sent a letter to parents and community members declaring their commitment to district policies supporting all students, regardless of immigration status or gender identity.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Port ponders levy reset
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Port of South Whidbey commissioners are considering a levy increase to help cover the cost of operations.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Improvements planned for campground
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Campers will soon enjoy updated utilities at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds in Langley.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: SWSD Navigator – Community Forum – Wednesday, February 19th (FB)
Check out this week’s SWSD Navigator Newsletter! South Whidbey Schools Issue #126| February 13, 2025 Welcome to t…
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LANGLEY: Fate of stagnant buildings uncertain
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: In the city of Langley, businesses move in and out of the downtown core as the years go by, following the ebb and flow of openings and closings. There are some buildings, however, that have remained empty storefronts for far longer than others, leaving some to wonder if they will ever reopen their doors again.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: SWSD Navigator (Feb. 6, 2025)
South Whidbey Schools Issue #125| February 6, 2025 Welcome to th…
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LANGLEY: City Council approves $9 million LIP contract
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Years in the making, a major public works project in Langley is finally edging closer to breaking ground.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Federal grant freeze effort causes chaos, concern
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: While a White House memo that froze federal grants was rescinded after two days of widespread panic and confusion on Wednesday, it highlighted how Whidbey jurisdictions, nonprofits and schools heavily rely on federal support to provide vital services to the communities they serve.
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ISLAND COUNTY: ICE takes man into custody at Langley laundromat
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at a Langley laundromat Wednesday has raised concerns among some local leaders and residents.
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OAK HARBOR / BRYAN STUCKY: Whidbey Ren Faire 2025 (FB)
I remember going to their first one last year in Langley and thinking “How wonderful would it he if this came to Oak Harbor”? Last year there was over 7500 people attending. For tourism and our businesses here in town this is a huge win, not to mention an absolute blast of a time. My…
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Clifford voted superintendent of School District
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The South Whidbey School Board chose Becky Clifford to lead as the district’s new superintendent.
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LANGLEY: End of passport services among cost-cutting measures
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Once considered a popular destination for visitors from the mainland looking to get their important travel documents in order, the city of Langley is planning to sunset its passport services.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: SWSD Navigator #124 (FB)
South Whidbey Schools Issue #124| January 17, 2025 Welcome to …
LANGLEY: City Council resumes commission discussions
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: After more than a year of minimal progress reconciling Langley’s numerous citizen-led committees, Mayor Kennedy Horstman is taking matters into her own hands.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Port plans maintenance for fairgrounds buildings
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Repairs are slated for two major buildings in need of maintenance on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Ng tapped as Washington Ports VP
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Jack Ng was recently chosen to be the vice president of the board for the Washington Public Ports Association.
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ISLAND COUNTY: Sheriff, fire chiefs propose a dedicated county fire marshal
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County Sheriff Rick Felici wants someone with more specific qualifications to take over the role of county fire marshal.
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LANGLEY: City creates transportation benefit district
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: With a unanimous vote, the Langley City Council decided this week to establish a transportation benefit district as a way to collect more revenue.
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WASHINGTON STATE: Governor-elect Ferguson visits Whidbey to talk about ferries, signals his commitment
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: In one of his first public events since being elected, Bob Ferguson looked towards Whidbey Island.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Superintendent Search – Finalist Candidates – Community Forum on Wednesday, January 15th
South Whidbey School District Superintendent Jo Moccia emailed a letter about the search for her successor.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Fire/EMS Board Meeting, Jan. 9
Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
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LANGLEY: City trims its commissions
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Two former citizen-led commissions in the city of Langley are officially on their way to being disbanded.
LANGLEY: Residents oppose new recycling program
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The convenience of curbside recycling pick-up could soon become a reality for Langley citizens. Not everyone is a fan, however.
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LANGLEY: Town mulls new district, sales tax
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The city of Langley is seeking another way to raise revenue in the wake of its critical financial situation.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: SAVE THE DATE!
SAVE THE DATE! February 19, 2025 (Wednesday) South Whidbey School Board invites you to a community forum to receive updates from the bond team and go through a gallery walk of the planned projects. This forum is open to the public. All are welcomed to attend.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Port to hike some moorage rates
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Long-term customers of the South Whidbey Harbor will soon see increases in the rates they pay to moor their boats.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Fairgrounds boundary line issue uncertain
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: For months, the Port of South Whidbey has been trying to solve the issue of what to do about the concession stands’ encroachment onto another public entity’s property. Up until recently, it was believed that they were partially located on land belonging to the South Whidbey School District.
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LANGLEY: Council approves changes to raft of commissions
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The Langley City Council recently approved some changes to its hefty list of citizen-led advisory commissions.
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LANGLEY: End of the road for Coles Valley PUD
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: A sizeable housing development within Langley city limits is no longer moving forward in its current form. Last week, applicants for the Coles Valley Planned Unit Development, or PUD, decided to withdraw their application for the city’s consideration.
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LANGLEY: City Council approves utility rate hikes
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: This week, the city council unanimously approved increases in utility rates for water, sewer and stormwater.
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LANGLEY: City finds mystery $1 million in coffers
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: In what may be an early Christmas present, a spare $1 million that was previously unaccounted for was recently found in Langley’s bank accounts.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: School board okays inclusion in port’s feasibility study
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: South Whidbey School Board officials gave Port of South Whidbey commissioners the green light last week to proceed with a study that will assess whether housing is possible on both of the public entities’ lands.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Campaign for pickleball courts welcomes donations
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Pickleball players are hoping to raise enough funds for a half-million-dollar project to build new publicly accessible courts on South Whidbey.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Voters renew South Whidbey school levies
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: A majority of voters have renewed their support for educational programs and upgrades to facilities and technology at South Whidbey Schools.
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LANGLEY: Voters support public safety sales tax
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Voters’ overwhelming approval of a public safety sales tax will help increase revenue for the city of Langley.
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LANGLEY: Citizens bemoan proposed utility rate increases
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Langley residents are facing utility rate increases on top of already big bills.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: SWSD Navigator Newsletter [Sep. 5, 2024]
Prior to every Board Meeting or Workshop, the South Whidbey School District posts a SWSD Navigator Newsletter on ParentSquare providing notice of School Board Meetings, what is happening in the District and updates in the schools.
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LANGLEY: City Council to discuss utility rate hikes
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The Langley City Council plans to discuss raising utility rates at an upcoming meeting at 5:30 p.m. this Monday, Nov. 4.
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LANGLEY: Mayor emphasizes budget shortfall
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Langley is at a critical inflection point, Mayor Kennedy Horstman informed the city council this week.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: More about the 2024 SWSD Levies on our website [FB]
More information about the 2024 SWSD Levies is available on our website linked here: https://www.sw.wednet.edu/our-district/district-office/business-services/levies
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LANGLEY: City Council Agenda (Oct. 21, 2024)
The Langley City Council posted the agenda for their Oct. 21, 2024 meeting.
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ELECTIONS 2024: SOUTH WHIDBEY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Ballots are in the mail or have been received
Island County Ballots are in the mail or have been received. Many ballot drop off boxes around town in addition to USPS mail. More information on Island County Elections is available on their website linked here: https://www.islandcountywa.gov/423/Elections-Voter-Registration
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Parks and rec commissioners discuss pool’s ‘solar-ready’ design
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District officials are considering a different approach to installing solar power.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Soccer fans overload septic tank
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: A copious amount of Saturday soccer games and a multitude of spectators have put a strain on the South Whidbey Sports Complex’s septic system.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: School Board Agenda (Oct. 23, 2024)
The South Whidbey School District posted the agenda for their Wed., Oct. 23, 2024 board of directors meeting.
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LANGLEY: City Council eyes new place for Potential Growth Area
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: City of Langley officials are exploring options for the relocation of a Potential Growth Area.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Parks Commissioners Meeting Agenda (Oct. 16, 2024)
The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District posted the agenda for their Oct. 16, 2024 board meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: More information about the 2024 SWSD Levies [FB]
More information about the 2024 SWSD Levies is available on our website linked here: https://www.sw.wednet.edu/our-district/district-office/business-services/levies
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Port District Special Board Meeting Agenda (Oct. 9, 2024)
The Port of South Whidbey posted the agenda for their Oct. 9, 2024 special board meeting.
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LANGLEY: City Council Agenda (Oct. 7, 2024)
The Langley City Council posted the agenda for their Oct. 7, 2024 meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: School Board Workshop Agenda [Oct. 9, 2024]
The South Whidbey School District posted the agenda for their Wed., Oct. 9, 2024 board of directors meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Fire Commissioners Agenda (Oct. 10, 2024)
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS District posted the agenda for their Oct. 10, 2024 board meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Parks and rec nixes pool deck enhancement, decides deductible options
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District officials are considering scaling back some design elements to stay within the budget for a new aquatic recreation facility.
LANGLEY: Budget talks continue with good news
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Things just got a little sunnier for the city of Langley’s budget, which has been under scrutiny since the city’s dire financial situation came to light.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: More information about the 2024 SWSD Levies
More information about the 2024 SWSD Levies is available on our website linked here: https://www.sw.wednet.edu/our-district/district-office/business-services/levies
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Sep. 25, 2024 School Board Business Meeting [VIDEO]
Video recording of the South Whidbey School District board meeting of Sep. 25, 2024.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Fire Commissioners Meeting Agenda for Sep. 12, 2024
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS District posted the agenda for their Sep. 12, 2024 board meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: School Board Workshop Agenda [Sep. 11, 2024]
The South Whidbey School District posted the agenda for their Wed., Sep. 11, 2024 board of directors meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Port District Board Meeting Agenda for Sep. 10, 2024
The Port of South Whidbey posted the agenda for their Sep. 10, 2024 board meeting.
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LANGLEY: City Council resumes budget talks
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: City officials are learning more about Langley’s budget, and where things went astray financially.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: SWSD Navigator Newsletter [Sep. 5, 2024]
Prior to every Board Meeting or Workshop, the South Whidbey School District posts a SWSD Navigator Newsletter on ParentSquare providing notice of School Board Meetings, what is happening in the District and updates in the schools.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: School Board votes to extend budget
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: During a meeting on Wednesday, the South Whidbey School District Board of Directors voted to petition the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to allow the district to increase the expenditures for the 2023-24 school year by $550,000.
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LANGLEY: ALERT program seeks more volunteers
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: A community-led emergency preparedness group in the Village by the Sea is searching for more volunteers.
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ISLAND COUNTY: County remembers Langley road project
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: A South Whidbey road project that got swept under the rug is at last receiving some attention. Construction is expected to begin next year on the Edgecliff Drive Outfall Project, a partnership between Island County and the city of Langley.
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LANGLEY: Grone leaves as finance director
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Langley Finance Director Wanda Grone wrote that she has announced her retirement from the city effective Oct. 31
SOUTH WHIDBEY: School District approves budget
THE SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD REPORTS: The South Whidbey School Board recently approved the budget for the 2024-25 school year, authorizing the district to spend up to $22.4 million and to eliminate band for fifth graders and some staffing positions through attrition.
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LANGLEY: City Council resumes short-term housing discussion
THE SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD REPORTS: With little fanfare, the Langley City Council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance limiting short-term rentals in the Village by the Sea.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Fire Commissioners Meeting Agenda for Aug. 8, 2024
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS District posted the agenda for their Aug. 8, 2024 board meeting.
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LANGLEY: City Council Meeting Agenda for Aug. 5, 2024
The Langley City Council posted the agenda for their Aug. 5, 2024 meeting.
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LANGLEY: City Council seeks volunteers
The Langley City Council is seeking volunteers to serve on two committees to prepare arguments in favor of or in opposition to their public safety sales tax ballot measure.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: School Board Agenda [June 26, 2024]
The South Whidbey School District posted the agenda for their Wed., June 26, 2024 board of directors meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: SWSD Navigator Newsletter [June 20, 2024]
Prior to every Board Meeting or Workshop, the South Whidbey School District posts a SWSD Navigator Newsletter on ParentSquare providing notice of School Board Meetings, what is happening in the District and updates in the schools.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Progressives launch effort to block popular parental rights education law
Liv Finne, the director of the Center for Education at the Washington Policy Center, wrote a blog article about the American Civil Liberties Union’s lawsuit to block the “Parental Bill of Rights” law, which the South Whidbey School District has joined as a co-plaintiff.
LANGLEY: Juneteenth is a call to action
Langley Mayor Kennedy Horstman wrote an opinion piece on the Juneteenth holiday
SOUTH WHIDBEY: School District joins lawsuit over parents’ rights law
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The South Whidbey School District joined an ACLU lawsuit against the state which argues that the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” violates the state constitution because it doesn’t disclose contradictions with existing laws.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Fire levy lid lift in August
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS District posted about their fire levy lid lift ballot measure on their Facebook page on Tue., June 13, 2024.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: June 12, 2024 School Board Workshop [VIDEO]
Video recording of the South Whidbey School District board workshop of June 12, 2024.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Port District Board Meeting Agenda for June 11, 2024
The Port of South Whidbey posted the agenda for their June 11, 2024 board meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: SWSD Navigator Newsletter [June 7, 2024]
Prior to every Board Meeting or Workshop, the South Whidbey School District posts a SWSD Navigator Newsletter on ParentSquare providing notice of School Board Meetings, what is happening in the District and updates in the schools.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Survey asks about superintendent search
The South Whidbey Record reports: The South Whidbey School District is in the process of searching for a superintendent to replace Josephine Moccia.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Foundation work to commence on food booths
The South Whidbey Record reports: Port of South Whidbey officials have agreed on a temporary fix to repair food booths just in time for the upcoming fair.
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LANGLEY: Infrastructure contract passed after debate
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The Langley Infrastructure Project (LIP) entered its next phase with the city council’s approval of a contract Monday night. But it was not a unanimous decision, and the hour-long discussion turned contentious.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Mar. 27, 2024 School Board Business Meeting [VIDEO]
Video recording of the South Whidbey School District board meeting of Mar. 27, 2024.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: School leadership changes in store (SWR)
Changes are ahead for South Whidbey School District leadership with the assistant superintendent retiring this year and the superintendent retiring next year.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Open House on Sat., Apr. 13
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS District invited the public to a Spring into Safety Open House to be held on Sat., Apr. 13, 2024.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: New electric school bus unveiled
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The South Whidbey School District has received an electric school bus through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Program Rebate that the district applied to in 2022.
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LANGLEY: City of Langley’s general fund in peril (SWR)
During a city council meeting this week, Mayor Kennedy Horstman said the city’s financial position is “not fine” and that there is a likelihood an interfund loan will be needed prior to the end of the first quarter, which is approaching soon.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Seeking volunteers for pro/con committees
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS District issued a call for volunteers for the Pro and Con Committees for their Aug. 2024 levy lid lift ballot measure.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Board of Fire Commissioners passes fire levy lid lift resolution (SWFE)
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS District issued a press release on Mar. 19, 2024 announcing their fire levy lid lift ballot measure, which will appear on the Aug. 6, 2024 primary election ballot.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Draft Agenda for regular meeting Tuesday 3/12/24 at 4:00 pm (PoSW)
The Port of South Whidbey posted the agenda for their Mar. 12, 2024 board meeting.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Langley mulls committee changes (SWR)
With a dozen citizen-led boards and commissions, the city of Langley is contemplating the possibility of slimming down.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Board of Fire Commissioners to meet on fire levy resolution (SWFE)
The South Whidbey Fire/EMS District issued a press release on Feb. 28, 2024 to invite the public to a meeting on a potential fire levy lid lift.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: New details, concerns emerge about fairgrounds housing (SWR)
The Port of South Whidbey recently unveiled an updated conceptual plan for “workforce” housing, which foresees units built on top of new concession stands on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.
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LANGLEY: Council mulls future of East Langley (SWR)
As utility connections are slated to increase in East Langley with the expansion of a major infrastructure project, the city council is considering how to balance concerns about the environment with goals for affordable housing.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Letter: Fire/EMS levy: Help plan for island’s safety (NICK WALSH/EH)
South Whidbey Fire/EMS Chief Nick Walsh wrote a letter to the editor about a potential fire levy lid lift ballot measure.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Sound Off: Gaza conflict shouldn’t divide Whidbey community (JOE GREENHERON/WNT)
South Whidbey School District Director Joe Greenheron wrote a Sound Off column for the South Whidbey Record hoping to bring people together over the conflict in Gaza.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Rescheduled! Comp Scheme Open House Thu 2/15/24 (PoSW)
The Port of South Whidbey announced a new date for their Comprehensive Scheme Open House.
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SOUTH WHIDBEY: Port District Board Meeting Agenda for Dec. 12, 2023 (PoSW)
The Port of South Whidbey posted the agenda for their Dec. 12, 2023 board meeting.
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LANGLEY: Special City Council Agenda, Mon. Dec. 11, 2023 (CoL)
The Langley City Council posted the agenda for their Dec. 11, 2023 special meeting.
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