Latest Headlines from Langley and South Whidbey

The city of Langley is considering the sale of a 340 square foot oddly shaped piece of property the city owns down by the marina. A condition of the sale would involve a subsequent transfer of the property to the Port of South Whidbey. At the council meeting on Monday,...

A recent survey assessing South Whidbey’s interest in an aquatic center received over 1,700 responses. South Whidbey Parks Commissioner Matt Simms lauded the survey and touted the preliminary designs received from the district’s consulting team, saying “We want this facility to be sustainable.” Kira Erickson has the story in the...

Two South Whidbey Fire/EMS commissioner positions are on the ballot this year.

The City of Langley’s Planning Advisory Board is recommending the city add a statement about systemic racism to Langley’s Comprehensive Plan. The proposal comes from the city’s new “Dismantling Systemic Racism” advisory group, and reads “The city will consider the diversity of our communities and seek to create an equitable,...

Take part in an online survey about a building a public pool in South Whidbey.

Jessie Stensland reports in the Whidbey News-Times that WhidbeyHealth CEO Ron Telles announced that the Public Health District will be proceeding with a hospital renovation project expected to cost $22.5 million. This despite the district’s “cash poor position” — operating with a negative 1.7 days of cash on hand. Mr....

The city of Langley has outsourced its Loaned Sculpture Program to the Langley Arts Fund. The program is normally administered by the city’s Arts Commission, which has no active members.

The Langley City Council is working on a resolution to oppose the use of pesticides within the city.

The South Whidbey Record reports on a letter from parents concerned about the Black Lives Matter banner at the high school and a teacher accused of indoctrinating students.

Kira Erickson reports in the Whidbey News-Times that the Public Hospital District has run out of cash.