WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Tim Hazelo will not have to spend any time in jail for disrupting the Island County Elections Office by refusing to wear a mask last year.
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STANWOOD CAMANO NEWS: For the past several months, Island County officials have been hard at work on the 2026 budget. Director of Budget and Risk Management Susan Geiger explained the process.
ISLAND COUNTY: Commissioner Jill Johnson (R-Oak Harbor) proposed a restructuring of the Island County Joint Tourism Board in a memo sent to the board of county commissioners in July 2025.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Aug. 22, 2025.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: Timothy Hazelo is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 25; prosecutor recommends seven days.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Aug. 15, 2025.
Island County Commissioner Melanie Bacon (D-Langley) sent her weekly recap to constituents on Fri., Aug. 8, 2025.
WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES: At least one Island County commissioner is already looking ahead to what changes the board can make that would impact future Independence Day celebrations.