A group of residents voluntarily dismissed a lawsuit that challenged Island County’s award of $1.5 million to a nonprofit organization that plans to convert a Freeland motel into low-income housing.
Jessie Stensland
A judge denied a motion related to a Freeland motel that is being transitioned into low-income housing, but the litigation is not over.
At a hearing Tuesday, Island County Superior Court Judge Carolyn Cliff declined to impose Freeland Concerned Citizens LLC’s request for a preliminary injunction, saying that preliminary injunctions an extraordinary and rare relief and that the LLC hasn’t shown a clear legal or equitable argument that it would likely prevail on the underlying lawsuit.
The Whidbey Island Public Hospital District is looking for a new commissioner to replace the departing Nancy Fey, and a new WhidbeyHealth CEO.
The candidates for a seat on the Island County Board of commissioners were narrowed to incumbent Janet St. Clair and challenger Tim Hazelo in the Aug. 2 primary election.
The candidates for a seat on the Island County Board of commissioners were narrowed to two in the Aug. 2 primary election.
A court hearing over a motion meant to prevent a Freeland low-income housing project from moving forward didn’t happen Monday.
Members of the Oak Harbor City Council are finally going to discuss next week whether to strip the city’s first female mayor pro tem of the position over an alleged threat.
A judge in Island County Superior Court is set to hear arguments from several attorneys Monday morning in a lawsuit over the county’s award of $1.5 million to a nonprofit organization that plans to convert a Freeland motel into low-income housing.