WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: The former chairperson of the Island County Republican Party is now facing a felony charge in connection with his refusal to wear a mask in the county Elections Office last fall.
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WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Island County commissioners approved a contract with Shawn Morris to return to head the large department that oversees community health services, natural resources management, environmental health, communicable disease guidance and resources, community health assessments and more.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Jan. 31, 2025.
Lobby Days! Fix our Ferries, a coalition of advocates from counties and towns of island communities, is hosting a ferry advocacy effort February 4-6 in Olympia. You can get more information and register to attend at www.fixourferries.org. Email me to join appointments with Senator Muzzall on 2/5 and Reps Paul...
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid at a Langley laundromat Wednesday has raised concerns among some local leaders and residents.
From Sheriff Felici: Over the past several days we have received questions regarding the Island County Sheriff’s Office involvement in immigration enforcement. Deportation, immigration, and federal law enforcement duties are under the jurisdiction of the federal courts and federal law enforcement agencies. The focus of local law enforcement is on...
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: A planned low-income housing development in Oak Harbor was recently awarded a $3.7 million grant from the state, but more funds will be needed before construction can begin.