Latest Headlines from Langley and South Whidbey

The city of Langley has named a new finance director. Island County’s soon-to-be-former treasurer, Wanda Grone, has been selected for the role.

During a special meeting of the Langley City Council and the citizen-led Finance and Personnel Commission this week, the majority of the council approved a 7% cost-of-living adjustment.

At least two former city of Langley officials and one soon-to-be former county official have applied for the open position on the board of commissioners for the Port of South Whidbey.

A South Whidbey resident is serving up an idea for a recreation center dedicated to racket sports.

This week, the Langley City Council approved an ordinance establishing the new Lodging Tax Advisory Commission.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent a newsletter to constituents on Thu., Nov. 10, 2022.

WhidbeyHealth presented the agenda for a special meeting of the hospital district’s board of commissioners to be held on Tue., Nov. 15 at WhidbeyHealth Medical Center.

The city of Langley is considering changing its organizational structure to hire a combined city administrator and clerk position. Langley currently has a mayor-council structure.

Thanks to a federal grant, property owners located within the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District won’t have to continue paying off a particular bond in 2023 and 2024.

A forthcoming addition to South Whidbey’s network of Trustland Trails will provide much-needed space for those looking to access the trails for different reasons. South Whidbey Parks and Recreation commissioners approved the construction of a new trail.