The Island County Democrats sent their monthly newsletter on Mon., Dec. 30, 2024, including messages from Janet St. Clair, Clyde Shavers, and Rick Larsen.
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https://www.facebook.com/981836327283863/posts/1118844273583067Homelessness is not just an Island County issue…it’s a national crisis that we need creativity, realistic expectations and the right regulatory framework to solve. No easy answers. Homelessness in the U.S. jumped 18.1% this year, hitting a record level, with the dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable...
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: WhidbeyHealth is making significant strides in addressing the island’s need for mental health services.
https://www.facebook.com/426190446223136/posts/1010230607819114 The Island County Sheriff’s Office posted this to his Facebook page on December 24, 2024 7:36 pm. High Wind Watch December 25th through December 26th.
https://www.facebook.com/426190446223136/posts/1010113671164141 The Island County Sheriff’s Office posted this to his Facebook page on December 24, 2024 3:45 pm.
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: A big increase in the cost of hauling garbage from an Island County facility to the mainland will soon translate to a price hike for Whidbey residents who drop off trash.
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Environmental activists are once again ringing the alarm over a loophole in the Department of Natural Resource’s foresting permits that allows developers to forgo environmental impact studies by requesting an additional permit through the county.
WHIDBEY NEWS TIMES: Island County commissioners rescinded pay increases for themselves and most of the other elected county officials, but they found another way to receive higher compensation.