Latest Headlines from Langley and South Whidbey

SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: In her quest for re-election, an incumbent on the South Whidbey School Board faces a challenger with contrasting ideas about what’s best for the school district.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Two doctors are vying to sit on a board that will decide the future of Whidbey Island’s hospital public district, which employs more than 700 people and runs a critical access hospital, eight outpatient locations and three EMS stations.

The Island County Democrats posted a list of their preferred candidates in Island County’s 2025 elections.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Linda Gipson, retired chief nursing officer, filed as a write-in candidate against Dr. Mark Borden.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Two first-time election seekers are facing off for a position on the board of officials who govern the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District.

The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island held a virtual candidate forum for Coupeville School Board, Langley City Council, and South Whidbey School Board on Oct. 17, 2025.

The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island held a virtual candidate forum for Coupeville Town Council and Whidbey Island Public Hospital District candidates on Oct. 16, 2025.

SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The city of Langley is considering selling one of its properties.

SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: People interested in learning more about the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District’s proposed maintenance and operations levy for the future aquatic recreation center can attend two upcoming public meetings on the topic.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners didn’t attend a Langley City Council meeting this week after all.