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.
Oak Harbor City Council
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Mayor Ronnie Wright discusses the new Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: The Oak Harbor City Council’s November 18, 2025 meeting covered amendments to the city’s business & occupation tax, a chronic nuisance ordinance, and grant awards for promoting tourism.
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.
CITY OF OAK HARBOR: Video of the City Council meeting of Wed., Nov. 5, 2025. The council approved a 1% property tax levy increase, heard updates on veteran services, debated budget amendments, and discussed refining fee review and calendar processes.
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: Measure would give police a tool in dealing with repetitive criminal activity at specific locations
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Police officers from across the region will be able to travel to Whidbey Island during damp, dark winters to practice their gun skills safely indoors.