The Voter Interests Project

06/01/2026

On our Substack: Correcting an error; how Langley's land acknowledgment might mean losing some control over Coles Valley; the Whidbey News-Times does follow-up stories on Oak Harbor.

ALSO: Land acknowledgement bites Langley? Oak Harbor follow-ups

06/01/2026

OAK HARBOR: Seagull deterrent program soars to success (May 29, 2026)

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: City's falconry pilot cuts seagull numbers 80%, saves the city money, and may lead to anti-feeding ordinances to protect program's gains.

06/01/2026

ELECTIONS 2026 / DAVE PAUL: The Fight for 10th LD Starts Now (May 29, 2026)

DAVE PAUL: Today I need your help. Our district is the #1 target of MAGA Republicans who desperately want to stop our work.

DAVE PAUL: Today I need your help. Our district is the #1 target of MAGA Republicans who desperately want to stop our work.

06/01/2026

ISLAND COUNTY: A Message from Commissioner Bacon [May 29, 2026] (May 29, 2026)

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., May 29, 2026.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., May 29, 2026.

06/01/2026

ELECTIONS 2026 / CHILI HICKS: Stanwood 4th of July Party (May 28, 2026)

CHILI HICKS shared an image advertising the Stanwood 4th of July Party & Fireworks Show at Heritage Park.

CHILI HICKS shared an image advertising the Stanwood 4th of July Party & Fireworks Show at Heritage Park.

06/01/2026

OAK HARBOR: Budget Update for 2026-2027 School Year (May 28, 2026)

OAK HARBOR SCHOOL DISTRICT: Superintendent Michelle Kuss-Cybula writes about budget planning (including $3 million in reductions) for the 2026-2027 school year.

OAK HARBOR SCHOOL DISTRICT: Superintendent Michelle Kuss-Cybula writes about budget planning (including $3 million in reductions) for the 2026-2027 school year.

06/01/2026

OAK HARBOR: Opportunity zones crop up again in council talks (May 26, 2026)

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Oak Harbor backs refreshed Opportunity Zone designations, aiming to attract investment with targeted outreach and educational guidance.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Oak Harbor backs refreshed Opportunity Zone designations, aiming to attract investment with targeted outreach and educational guidance.

06/01/2026

ELECTIONS 2026 / DAVE PAUL: We Need Your Help (May 26, 2026)

DAVE PAUL: We are already building our volunteer team and preparing for a busy summer. If you are interested, we would love to hear from you.

DAVE PAUL: We are already building our volunteer team and preparing for a busy summer. If you are interested, we would love to hear from you.

06/01/2026

CAMANO: Hazard Mitigation Plan (May 26, 2026)

CAMANO ISLAND FIRE AND RESCUE DISTRICT: A Hazard Mitigation Plan helps local governments identify and take steps to minimize the natural disaster risks.

CAMANO ISLAND FIRE AND RESCUE DISTRICT: A Hazard Mitigation Plan helps local governments identify and take steps to minimize the natural disaster risks.

06/01/2026

ISLAND COUNTY: ICD May 2026 Newsletter (May 26, 2026)

The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Tue., May 26, 2026, including links to candidates, voter data insights, and messages from elected Democrats.

The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Tue., May 26, 2026, including links to candidates, voter data insights, and messages from elected Democrats.