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South Whidbey Record

SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Sink or swim? Survey looks at public pool programs

Mar 5, 20211 min read
Take part in an online survey about a building a public pool in South Whidbey.
Whidbey News-Times

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Hospital renovation moving forward

Mar 5, 20212 min read
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

SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Langley Arts Fund taking charge of sculpture project

Feb 23, 20211 min read
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

SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Langley bugged about banning pesticides

Feb 23, 20211 min read
The Langley City Council is working on a resolution to oppose the use of pesticides within the city.
South Whidbey Record

SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Letter raises concerns about politics in schools

Feb 19, 20211 min read
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

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Hospital finances in critical condition

Feb 19, 20211 min read
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

ISLAND COUNTY: Offices Open for Election 2021

Jan 26, 20213 min read
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.