SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD: The Island County Commissioners extended a partially used grant to the Port of South Whidbey for a fairgrounds housing feasibility study but will let an older capital grant lapse amid funding gaps, management concerns, and unresolved zoning and partnership issues.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Dec. 19, 2025.
ISLAND COUNTY: Dive into a report of what your local Board of Health (BOH) has accomplished in 2025 and what lies ahead for the future.
WHIDBEY ISLAND PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT: WhidbeyHealth has partnered with Island County Department of Emergency Management to support their Emergency Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation Survey.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Dec. 5, 2025.
STANWOOD CAMANO NEWS: Island County adopted a balanced but lean 2026 budget after major staff and spending adjustments, while one commissioner warned it still fails to prepare for steep costs expected in 2027.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Commissioner Melanie Bacon, citing ongoing animosity between Janet St. Clair and Jill Johnson, rejected supporting either as 2026 chair; both later agreed to back her continuing in the role.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: After passing the 2026 budget and justice sales tax, Island County commissioners froze five new law-and-justice positions until June, citing concerns about unfunded 2027 cost increases.
