WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: After learning of the existence of racial restrictive covenants in the old records of 955 properties in Island County, Commissioner Melanie Bacon proposed the commissioners issue an apology on behalf of their predecessors who approved them.
https://www.facebook.com/1040770668058854/videos/1347039459829357 The Whidbey Island Public Hospital District posted this to its Facebook page on March 6, 2025 6:01 pm. Community Education: MEASLES In the last few days, there has been a confirmed measles case in King County and a suspected case within Island County. Here’s what you can do to...
https://www.facebook.com/798100502511588/posts/941460481508922 The City of Oak Harbor posted this to its Facebook page on March 6, 2025 8:47 am. We would like to thank everyone who came out to support our firefighters and celebrate the groundbreaking of Oak Harbor Fire Station 82. We’re excited to watch this fire station come to...
https://www.facebook.com/122178844184082130/posts/122215506380082130 The Island County Government posted this to his Facebook page on March 5, 2025 9:54 am. Over the past year, the Island County Public Health Department has demonstrated resilience and innovation, while working to enhance the health and well-being of our unique island communities. We are proud to present...
A judge in Island County Superior Court is set to hear arguments in the motions for summary judgment
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A judge in Island County Superior Court is set to hear arguments in the motions for summary judgment
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The findings partly explain the lack of diversity in many neighborhoods on Whidbey.
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WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Researchers have discovered the existence of 955 racial restricted properties in Island County. While these are no longer legally enforceable, they’re a reminder that Whidbey and the Pacific Northwest were not left untouched by segregation.
