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Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth)South Whidbey Fire/EMS
City of LangleySouth Whidbey Parks and Recreation District
South Whidbey School DistrictPort of South Whidbey
South Whidbey Record

SOUTH WHIDBEY: Mozer resigns again from port

Mar 14, 20252 min read
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: For the second time, Port of South Whidbey Executive Director Angi Mozer is resigning.
South Whidbey Record

LANGLEY: Mayor apologizes for bond levy mishap

Mar 7, 20252 min read
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Langley property owners who were mistakenly overcharged on their taxes this year will owe a little less next year.
Whidbey News-Times

ISLAND COUNTY: Port’s request met with demand for letter

Mar 7, 20255 min read
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The Port of South Whidbey has encountered another roadblock on its journey to pursue workforce housing.
Whidbey News-Times

WHIDBEY ISLAND: Hospital bond to improve credit

Feb 28, 20252 min read
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: WhidbeyHealth has access to an extra $10 million in credit, but hospital leaders have no plans to ever use the funds.
South Whidbey Record

SOUTH WHIDBEY: Port eyes state grant for boarding floats

Feb 28, 20252 min read
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Part of an aging recreational dock at Possession Beach Waterfront Park in Clinton is due for a replacement.
South Whidbey Record

SOUTH WHIDBEY: School board opposes proposed sports gender amendment

Feb 28, 20254 min read
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Wednesday, the South Whidbey School Board unanimously voted to oppose two amendments that would exclude transgender athletes from participating in interscholastic girls sports.
South Whidbey Record

LANGLEY: City Council approves public records response policy

Feb 25, 20251 min read
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: To provide clearer guidance to city staff and public records requesters, the Langley City Council adopted a new policy last week.
South Whidbey Record

LANGLEY: City seeks to defuse Zoom bombs

Feb 25, 20251 min read
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Changes are in store for people who attend Langley City Council meetings remotely.
Whidbey News-Times

WHIDBEY: School districts instructed to keep DEI policies

Feb 25, 20253 min read
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Last week, a wave of confusion and concern that flooded educational institutions around Whidbey and the nation following a letter from the U.S. Department of Education was soon placated by a statement by the state superintendent of public instruction.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: Empower local WA communities to sail their own ferries (FB)

SOUTH WHIDBEY: Empower local WA communities to sail their own ferries (FB)

Feb 21, 20251 min read
More on the topic of passenger only ferries. The traction and attention given to this important issue is encouraging! (Note cameo quote by the Port of South Whidbey’s Commissioner Jack Ng) The Legislature has a chance to help jumpstart local foot ferries at a time when they’re needed most.