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.
SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Wednesday, the South Whidbey School Board unanimously voted to oppose two amendments that would exclude transgender athletes from participating in interscholastic girls sports.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The Oak Harbor City Council is still considering passing a Business and Occupation Tax to help keep the 50-year-old marina afloat, though there are still some hesitation and unknowns.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Last week, a wave of confusion and concern that flooded educational institutions around Whidbey and the nation following a letter from the U.S. Department of Education was soon placated by a statement by the state superintendent of public instruction.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County Commissioners unanimously voted to add a proposition to the April 22 special election ballot that asks voters to support a 0.2% sales tax that would fund improvements to the county’s aging emergency communication systems and facilities.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: With less than 25 ballots left to count on Feb. 21, the renewal of the educational programs and operations levy for the Oak Harbor School District is poised to pass.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Starting next year, the days Coupeville residents are allowed to discharge fireworks might drop from one to zero.
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: While a White House memo that froze federal grants was rescinded after two days of widespread panic and confusion on Wednesday, it highlighted how Whidbey jurisdictions, nonprofits and schools heavily rely on federal support to provide vital services to the communities they serve.
