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Oak Harbor test drive turns criminal

2 days ago | southwhidbeyrecord.com | Jessie Stensland

A 43-year-old Oak Harbor woman is facing a criminal charge after taking a vehicle on a test drive from an Oak Harbor dealership and then not returning it last week, according to court documents. Tiffany A. Cleaver appeared in Island County Superior Court May 9. Judge Carolyn Cliff found probable cause existed to believe she may have committed the crime of possession of a stolen vehicle.
Oak Harbor waterfront redevelopment meeting set for May 15

2 days ago | southwhidbeyrecord.com | Jessie Stensland

The Oak Harbor community will get a peek at potential redevelopment ideas for a large section of the city during a virtual open house meeting set for Thursday, May 15. The city is in the midst of a redevelopment planning project for the downtown area as well as the larger “Waterfront District,” which encompasses about 600 acres within a triangle formed by Highway 20, Midway Boulevard and the Oak Harbor waterfront.
Oak Harbor test drive turns criminal

2 days ago | whidbeynewstimes.com | Jessie Stensland

A 43-year-old Oak Harbor woman is facing a criminal charge after taking a vehicle on a test drive from an Oak Harbor dealership and then not returning it last week, according to court documents. Tiffany A. Cleaver appeared in Island County Superior Court May 9. Judge Carolyn Cliff found probable cause existed to believe she may have committed the crime of possession of a stolen vehicle.
Oak Harbor waterfront redevelopment meeting set for May 15

2 days ago | whidbeynewstimes.com | Jessie Stensland

The Oak Harbor community will get a peek at potential redevelopment ideas for a large section of the city during a virtual open house meeting set for Thursday, May 15. The city is in the midst of a redevelopment planning project for the downtown area as well as the larger “Waterfront District,” which encompasses about 600 acres within a triangle formed by Highway 20, Midway Boulevard and the Oak Harbor waterfront.
Oak Harbor council candidates emerge during filing week

3 days ago | whidbeynewstimes.com | Jessie Stensland

Candidate filing week suddenly became interesting on Friday for those who were watching the Oak Harbor City Council contests. Positions in local government on the island had drawn a diversity of expected and new candidates, while a few remained uncontested. Four seats on Oak Harbor City Council will appear on the ballot in the general election.
Eight candidates emerge for hospital board during filing week

3 days ago | southwhidbeyrecord.com | Jessie Stensland

The normally muted contest for seats on the WhidbeyHealth public hospital board became lively as at least eight candidates emerged during candidate filing week. Other races on South Whidbey appear to be a little less exciting, with new candidates but no challenged seats on the Langley City Council. One challenger emerged for a school board seat. There will be no challenged seats on Parks and Recreation board or the Port of South Whidbey board unless write-in candidates pop up.
County resolution to atone for racist property deeds

6 days ago | whidbeynewstimes.com | Jessie Stensland

Island County commissioners are moving forward with adopting a “resolution for atonement” that extends “a profound apology” to individuals and families in the past who were affected by racist rules in property deeds.
Land Trust works to protect land leased from state

6 days ago | whidbeynewstimes.com | Jessie Stensland

A nonprofit organization is proposing a partnership with Island County to permanently protect seven properties that are currently being leased from the state. Ryan Elting of Whidbey Camano Land Trust discussed the proposal with Island County commissioners this week. He explained that the nonprofit proposes to secure all the funds for the properties, which are estimated to be valued at more than $4.2 million, at no cost to the county except for a modest amount of staff time.
Mask mandate case appealed

1 week ago | whidbeynewstimes.com | Jessie Stensland

Litigation and prosecution related to a mask mandate at the Island County Elections Office isn’t going away anytime soon. The plaintiffs and attorneys in a lawsuit against the Island County auditor and the county canvassing board filed a notice May 1 that they are appealing a judge’s decision to dismiss the case.
Candidate filing weeks begins on Whidbey

1 week ago | southwhidbeyrecord.com | Jessie Stensland

The first day of candidate filing week yielded some significant developments, including a tragedy. A third position on the WhidbeyHealth public hospital board became open for candidates after Hospital Commissioner Kate Rose passed away on April 24. That means three of the five positions on the board will be on the ballot during the November general election. Both Ron Wallin and Gregory Richardson, who have position 3 and 4, respectively, said they will not seek reelection to the six-year terms.