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SOUTH WHIDBEY: SWSD Navigator (Feb. 6, 2025)

SOUTH WHIDBEY: SWSD Navigator (Feb. 6, 2025)

Feb 6, 20251 min read
The South Whidbey School District posted this to its Facebook page on Feb. 6, 2025. ​ ​ South Whidbey Schools ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Issue #125| February 6, 2025 ​ Welcome to th…
South Whidbey Record

LANGLEY: City Council approves $9 million LIP contract

Feb 4, 20251 min read
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Years in the making, a major public works project in Langley is finally edging closer to breaking ground.
South Whidbey Record

ISLAND COUNTY: Federal grant freeze effort causes chaos, concern

Feb 1, 20253 min read
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: While a White House memo that froze federal grants was rescinded after two days of widespread panic and confusion on Wednesday, it highlighted how Whidbey jurisdictions, nonprofits and schools heavily rely on federal support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.
South Whidbey Record

ISLAND COUNTY: ICE takes man into custody at Langley laundromat

Jan 31, 20255 min read
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.
Whidbey Ren Faire 2025

OAK HARBOR / BRYAN STUCKY: Whidbey Ren Faire 2025 (FB)

Jan 26, 20251 min read
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...
South Whidbey Record

LANGLEY: End of passport services among cost-cutting measures

Jan 24, 20251 min read
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.
South Whidbey Record

SOUTH WHIDBEY: Clifford voted superintendent of School District

Jan 24, 20251 min read
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The South Whidbey School Board chose Becky Clifford to lead as the district’s new superintendent.
SOUTH WHIDBEY: SWSD Navigator #124

SOUTH WHIDBEY: SWSD Navigator #124

Jan 17, 20251 min read
The South Whidbey School District posted this to its Facebook page on Jan. 17, 2025. South Whidbey Schools ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Issue #124| January 17, 2025 ​ Welcome to …
South Whidbey Record

LANGLEY: City Council resumes commission discussions

Jan 17, 20252 min read
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.
South Whidbey Record

SOUTH WHIDBEY: Port plans maintenance for fairgrounds buildings

Jan 17, 20251 min read
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Repairs are slated for two major buildings in need of maintenance on the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.