WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: More federal relief money than expected headed to Whidbey

Whidbey Island will soon receive millions of dollars of American Rescue Plan funding. Oak Harbor was allotted $6,578,122. Coupeville was allotted $550,480 and Langley was allotted $318,229. Island County will get $16,500,000. Half the money will be received in 2021 and the other half in 2022. The respective city councils and the county commissioners will discuss exactly how to use the funds in upcoming meetings and workshops. They have all accepted the money and have until Dec 31, 2024 to commit the funds to projects. Emily Gilbert has the story in the Whidbey News Times.