Covering these government agencies from Langley and South Whidbey Island.
| Whidbey Island Public Hospital District (WhidbeyHealth) | South Whidbey Fire/EMS |
| City of Langley | South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District |
| South Whidbey School District | Port of South Whidbey |
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: South Whidbey survey takes deep dive into community’s priorities for public pool
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...
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Fire department holding commissioner elections
Two South Whidbey Fire/EMS commissioner positions are on the ballot this year.
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Comprehensive plan talks veer into debate over system racism in Langley
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,...
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Sink or swim? Survey looks at public pool programs
Take part in an online survey about a building a public pool in South Whidbey.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Hospital renovation moving forward
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....
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Langley Arts Fund taking charge of sculpture project
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.
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Langley bugged about banning pesticides
The Langley City Council is working on a resolution to oppose the use of pesticides within the city.
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Letter raises concerns about politics in schools
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.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Hospital finances in critical condition
Kira Erickson reports in the Whidbey News-Times that the Public Hospital District has run out of cash.
ISLAND COUNTY: Offices Open for Election 2021
The Island County Elections office released a list of 66 elective offices that are up for election in 2021. These office range from city and town council positions in Oak Harbor, Langley, and Coupeville to commissioners in a variety of water districts around the county.