WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: A judge sided with the city of Oak Harbor in a lawsuit over the council’s decision to change a code that previously required a vote of the people before any city-owned park land can be sold or transferred to a private entity.
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WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: The visiting judge in a civil case challenging a mask mandate at the Island County Elections Office didn’t hesitate to express irritation or admonish attorneys during a hearing Tuesday morning.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: When state Rep. Dave Paul met with Island County and Oak Harbor leaders regarding Ituha Stabilization Facility on 10th Ave. last week, it was a conversation of substance abuse, mental health services and homelessness in terms of both capital projects and policies.
Island County District Court Judge Ron Costeck wrote a Sound Off column about his appointment and how he approaches his new position.
VOTER INTERESTS PROJECT: Here is the list of the Island County elected officials whose positions will be on the ballot in the 2024 elections.
Island County District Court Judge William Hawkins announced Monday, March 4, that he is retiring effective May 31. Hawkins was appointed to the position in 2013.
Island County District Court Judge Bill Hawkins announced this week that he plans to retire. His resignation is effective May 31.
With the Monday, March 4 announcement by Judge William Hawkins that he will retire on May 31, 2024, the process for filling the Island County District Court vacancy is underway.