The Oak Harbor city council objected after they found out the Mayor and the city staff changed the access point for the city’s future 75-acre park. The City Council passed an earlier resolution saying access to the park would be along Gun Club Road. After voicing concerns about the proposed...
Oak Harbor will ask residents in early June what they think about the 37-foot-tall bright red “Angel de la Creatividad,” a donated sculpture proposed for Windjammer Park. City council members discussed the idea of a public survey at the meeting last Tuesday. City Archeologist told council members that twice the...
The Oak Harbor school board has chosen a familiar face to be the interim superintendent after Superintendent Lance Gibbon leaves this summer. Karst Brandsma will fill the position on July 1 and serve while the school board begins the process of selecting a permanent superintendent. Mr. Brandsma previously served as...
Several residential construction projects in various stages of completion will add more than 500 housing units to Oak Harbor. Also, a downtown business is getting a major facelift. Emily Gilbert has all the details on the various projects that are underway. On the Ballot in 2021: Oak Harbor City Council...
More that 100 people signed a letter asking Oak Harbor Public Schools administrators to drop the district’s mask mandate. The letter was read aloud to the school board during their April 26. Reporter Emily Gilbert has the story with the details. On the Ballot in 2021: OAK HARBOR School District...
The Oak Harbor City Council has entered into a joint project with two local Rotary clubs to renovate the 55-year-old bridge across the lagoon at Windjammer Park. The City council authorized staff to spend a total of $52,995.86 on the project to complement the $44,000 raised by the Rotary Club...
A Consultant presented council members with a Housing Action Plan at the April 20 meeting. The Plan outlines a strategy for addressing affordable housing for years to come. Councilmember Jim Woessner commented that “This (Plan) goes to show we are 10 years behind the curve, folks.” Emily Gilbert has the...
Coupeville’s port commissioners are considering a port-specific tax that could bring in up to $7.5 million for capital improvements and repairs at its properties, by creating an industrial development district (IDD). The IDD would allow the port to levy funds without voter approval. Projects under consideration include seismic stabilization and...
