WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Oak Harbor seeks a larger lodging tax grant for marina debt service to avoid utility tax hikes, sending the request back to the advisory committee during its 45-day review.
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WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Coupeville School District’s post-pandemic attendance and test scores dropped significantly. Leaders aim to raise both by 10% using early intervention and engaging, supportive strategies for families and students.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Oak Harbor approved wide-ranging fee hikes to catch up on overdue adjustments, aiming for regular future reviews while balancing affordability and justifying each increased charge.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Port of Coupeville Director Chris Michalopoulos will retire in the spring, proud of leading financial recovery, historic preservation, and securing $15 million in funding for the port’s future.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Oak Harbor council reviewed a modified Parks master plan through 2032, debating spending, grants, and combining it with a recreation center feasibility study for possible 2026 implementation.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: It would allow judges to impose conditions on people convicted of drug crimes that bans them from entering the zone.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Measure would give police a tool in dealing with repetitive criminal activity at specific locations
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Oak Harbor approved a $133,118 feasibility study for a long-planned recreation center, emphasizing community engagement and economic growth as consultants begin design and planning phases.