Latest Headlines from Island County

JANET ST. CLAIR shared a post from the Camano Island Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 25, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Lone Lake suffers recurring toxic algal blooms from anatoxin-a and microcystin, and officials debate pursuing limited grant funding for an expensive, multi-year cleanup that may be hard to complete.

JANET ST. CLAIR shared a post from Congressman Rick Larsen (D-WA) on Nov. 21, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County’s commissioners will hold hearings on a proposed sales tax, budget, and fireworks ban. Key decisions hinge on filling deficits, funding disputes, and divided opinions on restrictions.

JANET ST. CLAIR shared a post from Island Transit on Nov. 20, 2025.

JANET ST. CLAIR shared a post from the Washington State Association of Counties on Nov. 19, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island Transit’s new union contract delivers major wage hikes for drivers and dispatchers, improving labor relations and aligning pay with regional peers, while maintaining large cash reserves.

Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Nov. 14, 2025.

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Whidbey officials urge cancellation of ferry fare hikes, arguing unfair costs for residents, commuters, and businesses, and highlighting ferries’ vital role as a highway for the island.

SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: Whidbey Island may get curbside recycling in 2026; the proposed service would be mandatory and cost $6.50 monthly. The proposal responds to high resident interest but faces some local opposition in Langley.